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Main Objectives of this position:

Responsible for managing the stock levels and movement of empty equipment across Southeast Asia to ensure timely availability for customers. The role includes leading, coaching, and supporting the equipment management team while ensuring operational efficiency, cost control, and compliance with company policies. The Manager will liaise with internal departments, vendors, and customers to resolve equipment-related issues and streamline processes. This position is also responsible for vendor management, process improvements, and staff training.

Function and duties:

  • Oversee and manage empty equipment stock levels throughout the area to ensure timely availability for customer shipments
  • Guide, coach, and support the Equipment department, ensuring the team is well-equipped to handle daily operations.
  • Liaise with internal departments to coordinate the timely movement and availability of equipment across depots and terminals.
  • Develop and implement action plans to address equipment imbalance issues and optimize the distribution of equipment.
  • Analyze vendor performance, set benchmarks, and implement corrective actions to ensure service levels meet company expectations
  • Ensure that company systems are updated accurately and promptly to reflect equipment movements, inventory levels, and operational changes
  • Assist customers and vendors in resolving operational and claims issues related to equipment availability and movement
  • Measure and monitor staff workload to ensure the most effective processes are in place, maximizing productivity and resource allocation
  • Provide training for staff on new systems, regulations, and operational requirements to ensure the team remains updated and compliant
  • Ensure consistent application of company policies across all actions within the department, ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory standards

Qualifications and Technical Job Requirements:

  • Degree in logistics, supply change management is preferable
  • 5-7 years of experience in equipment management, logistics, or container shipping operations, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role
  • Strong understanding of equipment management principles, including stock level management, inventory tracking, and equipment repositioning across depots and terminals
  • Familiarity with EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) processes for equipment movement and inventory updates
  • Good spoken and written English

Über Hapag-Lloyd

Mit einer Flotte von 287 modernen Containerschiffen und einer Gesamttransportkapazität von 11,9 Millionen TEU ist Hapag-Lloyd eine der weltweit führenden Linienreedereien. Im Segment Linienschifffahrt ist das Unternehmen mit 13.500 Mitarbeitenden an Standorten in 139 Ländern mit knapp 400 Büros präsent. Hapag-Lloyd verfügt über einen Containerbestand von 11,9 Millionen TEU – inklusive einer der größten und modernsten Kühlcontainerflotten. Weltweit 114 Liniendienste sorgen für schnelle und zuverlässige Verbindungen zwischen mehr als 600 Häfen auf allen Kontinenten. Im Segment Terminal & Infrastruktur bündelt Hapag-Lloyd seine Beteiligungen an 20 Terminals in Europa, Lateinamerika, USA, Indien und Nordafrika. Rund 2.600 Mitarbeitende sind dem Segment Terminal & Infrastruktur zugeordnet und bieten neben den Terminalaktivitäten ergänzende Logistikdienstleistungen an ausgewählten Standorten.

Contact person

Ze Chia Tan Talent Acquisition Specialist