Chinese-speaking International Logistics Director – Indonesia Market

This role requires the candidate to work on-site in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia.

Client Overview

Our client is an established international logistics and supply chain company specializing in multimodal transportation, freight forwarding, warehousing, supply chain management, and cross-border e-commerce logistics.

The company has expanded its international operations through overseas markets and warehouse networks, supporting cross-border e-commerce and international trade. Its service capabilities cover transportation, warehousing, international freight forwarding, and integrated supply chain solutions designed to improve logistics efficiency and customer experience.

As part of its continued expansion in Indonesia, the company is seeking an experienced logistics executive to lead local operations, develop new business opportunities, manage commercial performance, and establish a scalable logistics platform.

Job Role

The International Logistics Director is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing the company's logistics operations and business development activities in Indonesia.

This role combines commercial leadership, operational management, financial oversight, market expansion, and risk management. The successful candidate will serve as a key business leader for the Indonesia market, responsible for identifying new opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, managing customer and supplier relationships, and implementing the company's international logistics strategy.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of transportation, warehousing, bonded logistics, international sea and air freight, and supply chain operations, combined with strong commercial and financial management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the company's overall logistics operations and business activities in Indonesia.
• Develop and execute Indonesia's market expansion and international logistics strategy.
• Identify new business opportunities, develop new customers, and establish strategic partnerships with local logistics stakeholders.
• Develop diversified cooperation models across transportation, warehousing, bonded logistics, international freight forwarding, and supply chain services.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Indonesian customers, suppliers, business partners, and other key stakeholders.
• Develop business plans, budgets, cost-control strategies, and operational targets for the Indonesia market.
• Oversee financial performance, project profitability, ROI analysis, and operational efficiency to support sustainable business growth.
• Establish effective risk management frameworks, internal controls, and standardized approval processes.
• Monitor Indonesian logistics regulations, industry policies, bonded-zone requirements, international trade regulations, and other regulatory developments.
• Lead and develop the local logistics organization while effectively integrating resources across commercial and operational functions.
• Coordinate closely with HQ and international stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of corporate strategies in Indonesia.
• Manage operational challenges and emergency situations while maintaining business continuity and service quality.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or above in Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 6–8 years of progressive experience in international logistics, freight forwarding, supply chain, or related industries, including managerial or senior leadership experience.
• Strong experience in transportation, warehousing, bonded logistics, international sea and air freight, and supply chain operations.
• Proven experience in business development, market expansion, customer acquisition, and strategic partnership development.
• Strong understanding of Indonesia's logistics industry, local regulations, bonded-zone operations, international trade, and related compliance requirements.
• Experience in budgeting, cost control, financial analysis, profitability management, and operational performance improvement.
• Strong risk management capabilities with the ability to establish effective controls and approval processes.
• Experience managing and developing a sizeable logistics or operations team, preferably 10–50 employees.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation, communication, coordination, and resource-integration capabilities.
• High sense of responsibility, strong execution skills, adaptability, and ability to manage complex operational situations.
• Professional fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel and undertake overseas assignments as required.
• Must be willing to work fully on-site in Surabaya, East Java.