Impact Talent

General Manager – Logistics (Vietnam & Cambodia)

Impact Talent  •  Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

General Manager – Logistics (Vietnam & Cambodia)
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (with travel to Cambodia)

Play a pivotal role in launching and leading a regional logistics operation. Our client, a global player in shipping and supply chain services, is seeking a driven and entrepreneurial General Manager - Logistics to establish and grow operations in Vietnam and Cambodia

Based in Ho Chi Minh City, this is a rare opportunity to build a logistics business from the ground up. You’ll lead everything from entity setup and team recruitment to commercial growth and cross-border performance, supported by a well-resourced global network.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Lead the full setup of the logistics entity in Vietnam, including regulatory registration and operational foundations

  • Define and execute growth strategies across freight forwarding and contract logistics services

  • Oversee all operations in Vietnam and Cambodia, ensuring efficient delivery across air, sea, and land

  • Travel to Cambodia regularly (approx. 20%) to drive alignment and market expansion

  • Build a strong client base and negotiate partnerships with vendors and service providers

  • Ensure compliance with all local and regional logistics regulations

  • Recruit, lead, and mentor teams across both countries, fostering a high-performance culture

  • Own financial performance and P&L delivery across the region

What You’ll Bring to the Table

  • 10+ years’ senior experience in logistics, with expertise in both freight forwarding and contract logistics

  • A track record of setting up or scaling logistics operations in emerging markets

  • Deep understanding of the Vietnamese logistics landscape; exposure to Cambodia is advantageous

  • Strong commercial and operational leadership skills with a hands-on, entrepreneurial approach

  • Experience managing cross-border teams and navigating complex regulatory environments

  • Fluent English is essential; Vietnamese or Khmer language skills are a plus

Why Join?

  • Build and lead a regional logistics business from the ground up

  • Take ownership of a high-impact role with full operational and strategic responsibility

  • Join a respected global logistics group with ambitious growth plans in Southeast Asia

  • Work in a fast-paced, agile environment with significant autonomy and support

  • Be part of a company committed to innovation, customer service, and long-term growth

Take the Next Step in Your Career

If you’re ready to take on the General Manager – Logistics role and lead regional growth across Vietnam and Cambodia, we want to hear from you.

Please apply now to start a confidential conversation with our executive search team. We'll support you through every step of the process and ensure this move adds real value to your career.

Impact Talent

About Impact Talent

Impact Talent delivers senior leaders who perform in markets where capability matters more than convenience.

From port expansions in Angola to shipping operations in Chile, from aviation projects in Iraq to infrastructure programmes in Pakistan - Impact Talent specialises in evidence-led executive search for organisations operating in complex and emerging markets.

Our Approach

In these environments, the cost of a mis-hire is amplified. Impact Talent reduces this risk through a structured methodology that combines:

• Success Profiles aligned to market reality

• Behavioural and competency-based assessment

• Psychometric analysis

• Global and local talent mapping

• 12-month post-hire integration support

This approach strengthens accuracy, integration, and long-term leadership performance.

Our Solutions

Talent Alignment™: Senior Executive Search

• Evidence-led assessment

• Structured shortlist evaluation

• Market intelligence

Outcomes: 92% shortlist accuracy, 96% 12-month retention, 100% success rate.

Talent Connect: Exclusive Partnership Search

• Consistent message to market

• Deeper assessment

• Faster time-to-hire

Talent Essentials: Scalable Multi-Role Delivery

• Rapid sourcing

• Strong market coverage

Sectors We Support

Ports & terminals • Shipping lines • Logistics • Supply chain • Infrastructure • Industrial projects

Impact Talent delivers leaders who integrate, perform, and stay. Enabling organisations to operate with confidence in the world’s most complex markets.

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Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
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