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
Skills Required
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Experience in freight forwarding or logistics management
- Strong communication skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Experience in commodity trading support
What We Do
Vanden Recycling are a progressive global plastic recycling business with three distinct divisions: Plastic Recycling Recycled Supply Chain Management Recycled & Waste Plastic Feedstock Our expert global team combine impressive technical knowledge and capability with a passion for recycling and the circular economy. Local teams across the world collaborate to deliver unmatched market access, advice and support to manufacturers and suppliers on a global scale. Close working relationships mean reliable and robust solutions are found for plastic supply and recycling needs that increases the value of their material and ensuring it re-enters the supply chain. Trading in more than 100 grades of plastic scrap and recycled resin, ranging from ABS, HDPE, LDPE, PET, PP and many more, their quality control and traceability ensure that customers get the best service and the quality of recycled feedstock they need. Vanden has a plastic recycling facility in the UK, collecting scrap from Plastic Manufacturers, Waste Management & Distribution businesses across the country. With offices in UK, Australia, Hong Kong, Finland, Turkey, Spain, Italy, Germany and Netherlands and a recycling plant in the UK, Vanden has developed comprehensive knowledge of how plastics are recycled and the best recovery methods to enhance recyclability. From developing training programs for manufacturers and their staff, to implementing collection and logistics systems, Vanden engages with the supply chain to capture and recycle plastics efficiently. Contact Email (Purchasing): [email protected] Email (Sales): [email protected] Or visit our website for more information: www.vandenrecycling.com
