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Operations Manager, Freight Forwarding - Relocate to Vietnam

Job Details

  • Posted:9th September, 2025
  • Sector:Freight Forwarding, Logistics, Shipping
  • Location: Hamburg, Germany
  • Job Ref:18671
  • Salary:Competitive Base Salary + Benefits + Visa Sponsorship
Our client, a global leader in freight forwarding and logistics, is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join their team in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

This is a rare opportunity for a driven professional with a background in freight forwarding to step into a high-impact operational role with clear progression to senior leadership within a few years.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee daily freight forwarding operations, with a key focus on project logistics
  • Lead and support a team of 5–6 logistics professionals to ensure service excellence
  • Collaborate with local and global teams to deliver customized, cost-effective solutions to clients
  • Contribute to business development by supporting key account growth and operational implementation
  • Ensure compliance with international logistics standards and company policies

Key Requirements:
  • Proven experience in freight forwarding operations; background in ocean freight and/or project cargo is highly preferred
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities; prior team management experience is a plus
  • Strong commercial awareness and commitment to delivering client success
  • Willingness to relocate to Vietnam and adapt to a new cultural and professional environment
  • Fluent in English; German language skills are a strong asset but not required

What’s on Offer?
  • Visa sponsorship 
  • Fast-track career development in a strategic and visible senior leadership role
  • High level of autonomy and responsibility from the offset 
  • Collaborative, international working environment 

This role is ideal for a freight forwarding professional, particularly one based in Europe who is ready to grow their career globally. 

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