Area Head Of Maersk Project Logistics (mpl), Northeast Asia

A.P. Moller - Maersk

Japan
Fully remote
Project logistics expertise
Leadership and team development
Strategic initiative execution
A.P. Moller - Maersk is seeking an Area Head of Project Logistics for Northeast Asia, responsible for leading growth and execution teams while ensuring operational excellence and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in project logistics leadership, strong communication skills in English and Japanese/Korean, and a willingness to travel

Job Summary

  • Maersk Project Logistics integrates traditional freight forwarding with specialized expertise in complex project planning, transport engineering, procurement, and HSSEQ compliance.
  • Lead and develop growth and execution teams, drive strategic initiatives, and ensure operational capabilities are in sync across Northeast Asia.
  • Be accountable for delivering top-quality bid responses and operational excellence, while actively monitoring the sales pipeline and contributing to strategy.

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A.P. Moller - Maersk is seeking an Area Head of Project Logistics for Northeast Asia, responsible for leading growth and execution teams while ensuring operational excellence and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in project logistics leadership, strong communication skills in English and Japanese/Korean, and a willingness to travel.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Project logistics expertise
  • Leadership and team development
  • Strategic initiative execution
  • Customer-facing engagements
  • Bid response and operational excellence

Nice-to-have

  • Continuous learning and collaboration
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Global and regional community engagement

Key Requirements

  • Over 10 years of Project Logistics leadership experience
  • Proven team management (onsite and remote)
  • Cross-functional decision-making ability
  • Customer-facing engagement experience
  • English and Japanese/Korean communication skills
  • Understanding of logistics profitability drivers
  • Awareness of platforms and technology

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