Cross-Border Transport Operations Agent (Chinese speaking)

Job Description

Coordinate and execute daily cross-border trucking operations across Vietnam–Cambodia, Vietnam–China, and Vietnam–Laos corridors. Ensure shipments are delivered safely, on time, and in compliance with operational, customs, and customer requirements. Act as the day-to-day coordination point for vendors, customs brokers, customers, and internal teams, with strong focus on execution discipline, issue resolution, cost accuracy, and service reliability in a 24/7 logistics environment.

Who we are

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organisation reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.

With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

What we offer

This is an exciting career opportunity in an international, challenging business setting known for diversity and being a high paced environment. You will get to focus on creating valuable relations with current and new customers and work with highly professional teams in an environment where you will be valued, recognized and well rewarded.

You will work with amazing and diverse colleagues with a deep sense of commitment to live Our Values and together, go all the way for our customers, society and for each other

Key Responsibilities

1.Operations Execution

• Coordinate end-to-end cross-border trucking operations, including dispatch, border crossing, customs coordination, delivery, and proof of delivery follow-up.

• Monitor daily operational dashboards, shipment milestones, and transport updates to identify risks, deviations, and service failures early.

• Track on-time performance, service quality, and shipment status across all assigned cross-border corridors.

• Support short-term capacity planning for trucks, trailers, drivers, and other transport resources based on forecast and daily demand.

2.Vendor & Pricing Support

• Coordinate daily execution with trucking vendors and cross-border partners

• Track vendor performance — OTP, utilization, cost, responsiveness

• Validate vendor SOA, debit notes, and operational charges to support accurate cost control and timely payment processing.

• Support pricing analysis and cost input validation for new opportunities, growth business, and corridor reviews.

3.Exception Management

• Handle operational exceptions — border congestion, customs delays, equipment shortages, disputes

• Escalate complex issues to the Cross-Border Transport Manager with root cause and recommended actions

• Support corrective and preventive action implementation

4.Customs & Compliance

• Coordinate with customs brokers to ensure smooth and timely clearance

• Ensure accuracy of all key documentation — invoices, packing lists, permits, POB/POD

• Maintain compliance with local and cross-border regulations

5.Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as operational point of contact for customers and internal teams (Sales, CX, Finance, Procurement)

• Provide regular shipment updates, performance reporting, and issue resolution

• Support key account operations to maintain service continuity

Who Are We Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Transportation, or a related field.

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in logistics, trucking, freight forwarding, or landside transportation operations.

• Cross-border trucking experience (VN–Cambodia / VN–China preferred)

• Experience working with Chinese customers

• Exposure to pricing analysis

• Strong problem-solving and coordination skills

• Solid knowledge of cross-border regulations and customs procedures

• Analytical capability — Excel, reporting, KPI tracking

• Comfortable in high-volume, 24/7 operations

• TMS / logistics systems experience is a plus

• Vietnamese — Native or fluent

• English — Professional working proficiency

• Chinese (Mandarin) — Required

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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