Logistics Manager

Logistics Manager

Hong Kong | Global Markets | High Ownership | International Trade

Be part of something special. Join Vanden Recycling.

At Vanden, we’re transforming plastic waste into valuable global commodities. With operations across Europe, Asia, Türkiye and beyond, logistics is at the heart of what we do.

We are looking for a Spanish-speaking Logistics Business Partner to join our Hong Kong team and support fast-moving international trade lanes across North & South America, Türkiye, Australia and Asia.

This is a commercial logistics role for someone who thrives under pressure, solves problems quickly, negotiates hard, and keeps global shipments moving.

The Role

You will act as a key partner to our commercial teams by creating logistics solutions that help profitable deals happen.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Securing the most competitive freight rates across global routes
• Managing relationships with shipping lines, forwarders, hauliers and warehouses
• Supporting shipments across North America, South America, Türkiye, Australia and Asia
• Solving urgent logistics issues quickly and commercially
• Improving margins through smarter freight buying and routing
• Providing market updates on freight trends, risks and opportunities
• Coordinating bookings, documentation and delivery performance
• Working closely with traders, suppliers and customers globally
• Helping improve systems, processes and ways of working

Why Join Vanden?

• International exposure across multiple continents
• High-impact role directly supporting commercial success
• Autonomy and ownership from day one
• Fast-growth company with ambitious plans
• Real progression into senior logistics or commercial roles
• No two days the same

You’ll Be Great If You Are:

• Fluent in English and Mandarin or Cantonese 
• Strong communicator who can build relationships globally
• Commercially minded and cost-aware
• Calm under pressure and highly organised
• Excellent problem solver who moves quickly
• Comfortable challenging suppliers and negotiating rates
• Detail-oriented but able to see the bigger picture
• Adaptable across time zones and changing priorities

Ideal Background

• Freight forwarding
• Shipping / ocean freight
• Logistics management
• Commodity trading support
• Import / export operations
• Supply chain management