Logistics Manager
Job Location:
Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam
Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Experience Required:
8-10years
Posted:
22 August 2026 (22 days ago)
Application Deadline:
19 November 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ACG3768JOB
Our client is a leading enterprise in Vietnam in the field of steel design and manufacturing currently seeking suitable personnel to join the company.
Logistics Planning and Management
- Develop comprehensive logistics plans aligned with production schedules procurement activities export requirements and project timelines.
- Coordinate logistics resources to ensure goods are delivered at the right time to the right location in the required quantities while maintaining optimal cost efficiency.
- Develop tailored logistics solutions for projects or orders with specific transportation or handling requirements.
- Proactively identify potential risks that may affect delivery schedules and recommend appropriate mitigation and contingency measures.
- Establish review and continuously improve logistics processes to enhance operational efficiency and service quality.
International Transportation and ImportExport Management
- Oversee all import and export activities for goods materials machinery equipment and structural components required for production and project execution.
- Manage and control international transportation activities including booking shipping arrangements documentation customs clearance and final delivery.
- Ensure the appropriate application of Incoterms international payment methods foreign trade contracts and other relevant commercial terms.
- Review and control customs documentation HS codes certificates of origin duties taxes and other applicable legal requirements.
- Coordinate with relevant departments to resolve issues arising during customs clearance and international transportation.
- Ensure all import and export activities comply with applicable regulations and internal company requirements.
Domestic Transportation and Delivery Management
- Manage and coordinate domestic transportation of goods materials equipment and structural components.
- Work closely with Warehouse Production Project and other relevant teams to develop and execute delivery plans.
- Determine suitable transportation methods and vehicles based on cargo characteristics project requirements and delivery schedules.
- Monitor delivery progress and cargo conditions throughout transportation and promptly address any issues or disruptions.
- Develop appropriate transportation solutions for oversized heavy or special cargo to ensure safe efficient and timely delivery.
Logistics Cost Management
- Develop manage and control the overall logistics budget.
- Review analyze and evaluate quotations from transportation providers freight forwarders and other logistics service providers.
- Negotiate pricing service conditions and commercial terms with logistics partners and suppliers.
- Develop cost-effective solutions by optimizing transportation routes shipping methods delivery schedules and delivery terms.
- Monitor and analyze logistics costs by project order and transportation route.
- Recommend cost-saving initiatives while maintaining required standards for delivery timelines safety and service quality.
Logistics Supplier and Partner Management
- Develop and maintain a reliable network of logistics service providers.
- Manage relationships with freight forwarders shipping lines customs brokers transportation companies and other relevant service partners.
- Conduct periodic evaluations of suppliers based on capability service quality pricing responsiveness and overall performance.
- Negotiate service contracts and commercial terms with logistics partners.
- Establish supplier performance evaluation and control mechanisms to ensure consistent service standards.
- Proactively develop alternative supplier solutions when existing partners are unable to meet operational requirements.
Team Management
- Lead allocate and coordinate responsibilities across the Logistics team.
- Establish objectives and KPIs for individual team members and positions.
- Monitor review and evaluate team performance against agreed targets.
- Provide professional training and development in Logistics and ImportExport operations.
- Build succession plans and continuously strengthen the technical and managerial capabilities of the department.
- Ensure team members comply with internal procedures company policies and information security requirements.
Cross-functional Coordination
- Work closely with Procurement Warehouse Production Planning Sales Contracts Projects Finance and Accounting Legal and other relevant departments.
- Ensure delivery and transportation plans are communicated accurately and updated in a timely manner.
- Proactively coordinate with relevant stakeholders to resolve issues that may affect project schedules.
- Participate in logistics planning from the early stages of project and order development to ensure operational feasibility and cost efficiency.
Risk Management and Compliance
- Identify and control risks related to transportation customs clearance delivery costs and project schedules.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing Logistics Customs ImportExport and transportation activities.
- Manage risks associated with documentation cargo contracts and logistics suppliers.
- Coordinate the resolution of claims losses damages or incidents arising during transportation.
- Ensure all team members comply with confidentiality data protection and information security requirements.
Reporting and Management Advisory
- Prepare regular management reports covering transportation and delivery status importexport and customs clearance activities logistics costs project delivery progress supplier performance and key operational risks or issues.
- Provide ad-hoc reports whenever significant issues arise that may affect project schedules costs or business operations.
- Provide recommendations to Executive Management on logistics organization operational improvements cost optimization and overall logistics strategy.
Requirements
Education
- Bachelors degree or higher in Logistics Supply Chain Management Foreign Trade ImportExport Economics International Business or another relevant discipline.
Experience
- At least 8 years of professional experience in Logistics Supply Chain ImportExport or related functions.
- At least 3 years of experience in a managerial supervisory or equivalent leadership position.
- Experience within manufacturing steel structures construction export-oriented businesses or companies operating international supply chains and logistics networks is highly preferred.
Professional Knowledge
- Strong understanding of Logistics and Supply Chain Management principles and practices.
- Solid knowledge of both international and domestic transportation operations.
- Strong understanding of ImportExport procedures Customs regulations and relevant legal requirements.
- Good knowledge of Incoterms L/C T/T sea freight road transportation and other international transportation methods.
- Strong knowledge of logistics cost management and supplier management.
- Proven ability to establish standardize and continuously improve logistics processes.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards is preferred.
- Strong English communication skills with the ability to negotiate and professionally handle emails documentation and correspondence with international partners.
- International candidates are welcome to apply provided they are able to work effectively in a multinational corporate environment and meet the applicable legal requirements for employment in Vietnam.
- Proficiency in MS Office is required while experience with ERP or SAP systems is preferred.
Personal Competencies
- Strong managerial mindset combined with a service-oriented approach.
- Proactive decisive accountable and capable of taking ownership of results.
- Ability to perform effectively under demanding timelines and operational pressure.
- Strong cost-optimization and commercial awareness.
- Detail-oriented accurate reliable and highly ethical.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and international business environment.
Benefits
- Management-level healthcare insurance coverage.
- 12 days of annual leave plus 1 additional paid leave day during the employees birthday month.
- Lunch and parking allowances.
- Regular competency and performance reviews.
- Year-end bonus based on individual KPI achievement and overall company performance.
Contact: Giau Nguyen Tran Tran or Thuong Le
Due to the immense number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.