MPL Project Manager – Project Cargo Korea

About the role

As an MPL Project Manager – Project Cargo Korea, you will lead and optimise local operational processes to ensure compliance, quality execution, and delivery of customer projects, acting as a vital bridge between local operations and senior stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee and manage local project logistics operations across all MPL product families and transport modes to meet customer deliverables, contractual obligations, and operational KPIs.
• Lead operational excellence initiatives and continuous improvement efforts to optimise cost, service quality, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams—including Commercial, QHSE, Business Development and Procurement—to support strategic development of customer solutions.
• Establish and track success metrics for MPL projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and customer satisfaction.
• Serve as the key point of contact during customer solution implementation and onboarding of new Maersk product offerings.
• Identify and drive value‑added solutions for both the customer and Maersk, aligned with strategic objectives and global MPL growth.
• Build and maintain data‑driven relationships with clients, fostering shared goals, joint initiatives, and long‑term collaboration.
• Provide proactive support for customer and vendor issue resolution with strong ownership and timely communication.
• Represent Maersk on‑site when required to support project delivery, vendor onboarding, and ensure adherence to operational processes and QHSE standards.
• Utilise independent judgment to prioritise tasks and manage responsibilities autonomously while holding the wider team accountable for customer program outcomes.

Required profile

• At least 3–5 years of experience in a freight forwarding or logistics company.
• In‑depth knowledge of the Korean logistics market, including local vendors and operational landscape.
• Proven experience in project cargo handling and execution.
• Strong customer‑centric mindset with a passion for service excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership, work independently, and drive results.
• Innovative and solution‑oriented, with a proactive approach to challenges.
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities and contribute to business growth.
• Effective communicator with strategic thinking and data‑driven decision‑making capabilities.
• High level of integrity, adaptability, and team collaboration.
• Fluent in both Korean and English (verbal and written).
• Willing to travel to ports for supervision of project cargos.

Required skills

• Knowledge of CargoWise (advantage).