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Project Manager
full-timeHuangpu District

Summary

Location

Huangpu District

Type

full-time

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About this role

A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated logistics company responsible for moving 20% of global trade annually. With a dedicated team of over 110,000 employees across 130 countries, we go all the way to connect and simplify global trade, and help our customers grow and thrive.

Project Logistics is a specialized area within the logistics industry that demands an integrated, end-to-end approach to managing the global movement of materials. This includes order management and shipment execution from multiple origins to designated site locations. The scope includes transportation of standard cargo, out-of-gauge (OOG) cargo, and sensitive materials across Ocean, Air, and Land modes—all delivered in full, on time, and in the correct sequence according to the customer’s project schedule.

At Maersk, our Project Logistics team combines traditional freight forwarding with specialized skills in complex project planning, transport engineering, procurement, and HSSEQ (Health, Safety, Security, Environment, and Quality) compliance. Our experts are highly experienced in designing project transport solutions, managing special cargo, and executing end-to-end project management for deliveries to remote and logistically challenging destinations.

By leveraging Maersk’s global network, operational control, and advanced logistics capabilities, we provide customers with reliable, resilient, and efficient project logistics outcomes.

Purpose of the role

Oversee projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within scope, budget, and quality standards.

Optimize supply chain processes, manage stakeholders, and drive efficiency in transportation, warehousing, and distribution.

Lead the operation agent to fulfill the operation task in both service and cost commitment.

Support the operation manager to achieve the tasks and targets.

Key responsibilities

  • Project Management: Plan, execute and monitor logistics projects, define objectives, service scope, and deliverables. 

  • Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with growth, procurement, warehousing, transportation and the other Maersk internal stakeholders. 

  • Team Work: Define tasks aligned with each operation agent's strengths, ensuring accountability and efficiency. Cooperate with the other project managers for mutual benefit for backup purpose.

  • Risk Management: Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve issues. 

  • Compliance: Ensure adherence to safety, code of conduct and environmental regulations. 

  • Vendor Relations and management: Negotiate contracts, manage third-party logistics (3PL) providers, and monitor service quality.

  • Process Optimization: Continue the improvement on the service lead time and cost optimization by previewing /reviewing the operation SOP and setting up the basic and standard operation procedure.

  • Documentation: Maintain project records for internal study and external presentation.

We are looking for:

Required qualification, experience  & skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or related field.

  • Proficiency in booking process in multiple shipping line systems. 

  • Good communication and leadership abilities.

  • Fluent English in both oral and written.

  • Knowledge of data analysis tools (Excel, CW).

Required Business/ Technical Knowledge

  • 7 to 10 years of relevant working experience in international sea freight export logistics with at least 3 years in management role.

  • Proficient in the entire export process of international sea freight (full container FCL/less than container LCL/breakbulk on container vessel), familiar with the operation standards of each link such as booking space, trucking, customs declaration, inspection declaration, customs clearance at the destination port and delivery.

  • Ability to sort out and establish operational SOP processes and the awareness of talent cultivation.

  • Breakbulk operation experience preferred.

  • Adapt to business trip, site job and customer visit if needed.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing [email protected].

Other facts

Tech stack
Project Management,Logistics,Supply Chain,Communication,Leadership,Data Analysis,Risk Management,Vendor Relations,Process Optimization,Team Work,Compliance,Negotiation,Transportation,Warehousing,Distribution,Breakbulk Operation

About A.P. Moller - Maersk

A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated transport and logistics company; going all the way, together, for our customers and society. ALL THE WAY is our commitment to connect the world so that everyone has both the possibility and the ability to trade, grow and thrive.
The company employs roughly 110.000 employees across operations in 130 countries.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

What you'll do

  • Oversee projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within scope, budget, and quality standards. Collaborate with various internal stakeholders to optimize supply chain processes and drive efficiency in logistics operations.

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As a Project Manager at A.P. Moller - Maersk, you will: oversee projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within scope, budget, and quality standards. Collaborate with various internal stakeholders to optimize supply chain processes and drive efficiency in logistics operations..

Why join A.P. Moller - Maersk as a Project Manager?

A.P. Moller - Maersk is a leading Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage company.

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The Project Manager position at A.P. Moller - Maersk is based in Huangpu District, Shanghai, China. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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