Project Manager (Control Tower)-1

Job Description

A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated logistics company responsible for moving 20% of global trade annually. With a dedicated team of over 110,000 employees across 130 countries, we go all the way to connect and simplify global trade, and help our customers grow and thrive.

Project Logistics is a specialized area within the logistics industry that demands an integrated, end-to-end approach to managing the global movement of materials. This includes order management and shipment execution from multiple origins to designated site locations. The scope includes transportation of standard cargo, out-of-gauge (OOG) cargo, and sensitive materials across Ocean, Air, and Land modes—all delivered in full, on time, and in the correct sequence according to the customer’s project schedule.

At Maersk, our Project Logistics team combines traditional freight forwarding with specialized skills in complex project planning, transport engineering, procurement, and HSSEQ (Health, Safety, Security, Environment, and Quality) compliance. Our experts are highly experienced in designing project transport solutions, managing special cargo, and executing end-to-end project management for deliveries to remote and logistically challenging destinations.

By leveraging Maersk’s global network, operational control, and advanced logistics capabilities, we provide customers with reliable, resilient, and efficient project logistics outcomes.

As an MPL Project Manager China(Control tower), you will lead and optimize local operational processes to ensure compliance, quality execution, and delivery of customer projects. You’ll manage resources, drive team performance, and act as a vital bridge between local operations and senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily execution of PO movement from suppliers to export/import hubs, sub-hubs, and final vessel delivery.

• Coordinate inbound, outbound, and inter-hub flows, ensuring consolidation and shipment accuracy.

• Track milestones across transport legs (road, sea, air, courier) using CargoWise and integrated systems.

• Ensure compliance with shipment planning, including load plans, commercial invoice handling, customs requirements, and DG/OOG procedures.

• Ensure and monitor performance and reporting requirements are met

• Act as the 4PL representative and central point of contact for the hub.

• Escalate and resolve disruptions in coordination with global and regional teams.

• Lead operational excellence initiatives and continuous improvement efforts to optimize cost, service quality, and efficiency.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Commercial, QHSE, Growth Enablement, and Procurement—to support the strategic development of customer solutions.

• Establish and track success metrics for MPL projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and customer satisfaction.

• 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 a strong focus on 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.

• Utilize independent judgment to prioritize tasks and manage responsibilities autonomously while holding the wider team accountable for customer program outcomes.

• Maintain close stakeholder relationship with internal and external stakeholders

We are looking for:

• Minimum 3-5 years in a supply chain or control tower role, preferably in marine/offshore logistics or 4PL environments.

• Strong understanding of bonded logistics, DG handling, and customs documentation.

• Expertise in multimodal logistics (air, ocean, road, courier, OOGcargo ).

• Experience with warehouse systems (WMS) and freight platforms (e.g., CargoWise,).

• In-depth knowledge of the Chinese MRO logistics market, including local vendors and operational landscape.

• 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.

• Ability to manage time-sensitive and complex operations under pressure

• High level of integrity, adaptability, and team collaboration.

• Fluent in both Chinese and English (verbal and written).

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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