Position Title:  Manager Logistics Operations APAC

Date:  Oct 21, 2026
Requisition ID:  34939
Work Location: 

Surabaya, ID, 60293

Manager Logistics Operations APAC

Location: Surabaya, Indonesia

 

At PMI, we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’ve transformed our business and are building our future on one clear purpose: to deliver a smoke-free future.

With huge change comes huge opportunity. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the freedom to deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in different directions.

Join our Global Logistics team and play a key role in leading transport execution across APAC. You will connect planning, capacity, carriers, logistics partners and cross-functional teams to strengthen service reliability, improve cost performance, manage disruption and build more standardized, digital and scalable ways of working.

Impact You’ll Own

  • Strengthen the reliability and resilience of transport operations across APAC.
  • Improve service, capacity and cost performance through stronger planning, governance and partner management.
  • Minimize disruption through fast and effective recovery and contingency decisions.
  • Advance process standardization, digitalization and automation across regional logistics operations.
  • Build a high-performing team with strong planning, execution and recovery capabilities.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead short-term transport planning, capacity management and dispatch readiness across ocean, air and road.
  • Drive booking execution, carrier alignment, slot management and shipment readiness across multiple markets.
  • Lead recovery for shipment deviations through rerouting, expedited modes and alternative solutions.
  • Manage 3PL/4PL, carriers and forwarders, driving service performance and continuous improvement.
  • Partner with supply chain, procurement, warehouse and trade teams to solve regional logistics challenges.
  • Manage logistics cost exposure and identify efficiency opportunities while protecting service levels.
  • Ensure logistics activities comply with company standards, trade documentation and applicable import/export regulations.

Skills & Capabilities

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or a related field.
  • 7+ years of Logistics/Supply Chain experience, with strong exposure to transport execution and capacity planning.
  • At least 2 years of people leadership experience in logistics operations.
  • At least 3 years of experience managing 3PL/4PL or external logistics service providers.
  • Strong knowledge of ocean, air and road transport; regional or multi-market experience preferred.
  • Strong operational recovery, problem-solving and decision-making skills in time-critical situations.
  • Commercial mindset with the ability to balance service, capacity, cost and risk.
  • Experience with logistics or supply chain systems such as TMS, SAP, visibility platforms or E2OPEN.
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across functions, markets and external partners.
  • Clear and confident English communication skills in a regional business environment.

Application Process

Our selection process includes Talent Acquisition Screening, SHL Test, Hiring Manager Interview and Final Interview.

Equal Opportunities

We believe diverse perspectives and experiences make us stronger. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, respected, valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and provide reasonable accommodations to support an accessible recruitment process.

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