Transport and Logistics (TTL) Project Cargo Manager ASIA and MEA Grid Integration

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The opportunity

We are looking for a Project Cargo Manager to lead a regional team within Transport & Logistics (TTL) in our Grid Integration organization in ASIA and MEA this role you will translate global TTL strategies into regional execution ensuring operational excellence compliance sustainability and innovation across project cargo logistics.

You will be partnered with internal stakeholders and specialized logistics providers to deliver complex multimodal transport solutions safely on time and on budget while advancing our decarbonization objectives and developing a highperforming team.

How youll make an impact

• Turn TTL transformation objectives into clear regional action plans and deliver against sustainability operational excellence and financial targets.

• Improve logistics processes tools and systems; drive digitalization/automation and maintain accurate master data.

• Use transport management and trade compliance systems to plan and schedule project cargo; select optimal modes and routes balancing cost risk CO₂ and schedule.

• Engage evaluate and steer specialized partners (3PLs forwarders carriers); identify bundling opportunities to reduce cost and CO₂ without impacting project plans.

• Ensure adherence to local/global regulations; optimize customs procedures freetrade benefits and distribution flows.

• Implement costreduction initiatives and guide stakeholders on Incoterms and logistics solutions; monitor and improve cost performance.

• Map the carbon footprint of operations and implement reduction actions in line with TTL sustainability targets.

• Lead and develop a regional team of logistics professionals; ensure proper staffing capability building motivation and performance management.

Your background

• 10 years of experience Min 3-5 years solid experience in project cargo / freight forwarding within a global matrixed environment.

• Proficiency with transport planning customs & trade applications and TMS solutions.

• Strong knowledge of multimodal transport planning Incoterms and global trade compliance.

• Proven track record managing 3PLs/forwarders and coordinating complex logistics projects.

• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement digitization and standardization.

• Fluency in stakeholder management with strong communication and influencing skills.

• Experience leading professional teams creating clarity on goals and delivering operational results.

• Degree in Supply Chain Logistics Business or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Excellent English written and verbal as well as confident use of SharePoint Excel and core Office tools.

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