Project Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 2, 2026. JAS Worldwide scores B on the Alion truth index.
JAS is an international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions company. Our services include air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage and other supply chain management services, including consulting, the coordination of purchase orders and customized management services.
SUMMARY:The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing project logistics operations, managing subcontractor and vendor relationships, and driving business growth across the assigned market. This role ensures operational excellence, regulatory and QHSSE compliance, financial performance, and high levels of client satisfaction while identifying and securing new business opportunities. The position works closely with clients, internal teams, carriers, and subcontractors to successfully manage complex project shipments, develop strategic relationships, and continuously improve service delivery and profitability.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Sub-Contractors / Vendors
To identifypotential sub-contractor / vendor to support our capabilities.
To conduct due diligence to all sub-contractor/ vendorto ensure compliance.
To establishand maintaininggoodrelationship with sub-contractor / vendorfor better negotiation and quality of work.
To ensure JAS procedures and guidelines are followed at all timesincluding QHSSE, Transport Engineering, Ethical / Process Compliance.
Client service levels, maintainingfirst in class operational and administrative procedures at all timesensuring high levelsof client satisfaction
Recruitment of staff, personal development and welfare ensuring long term staff retention
Managing HR & disciplinary matters in conjunction with JAS HR Departments
If instructed to do so sourcing and implementing new JP facilities throughout SEA
Business Development
Carry out aggressive and extensive business development with first, second and third tier clients within your Country, growing JP revenue and GP. Travelling is needed as and when it requires. Working closely with Business Development Manager - S.E. Asia.
To attend regular face to face meeting with Clients maintaining& growing relationship.
To upload WintouchReport after every meeting with Clients.
To share sales lead with JAS’s overseaoffices to widen our network.
Contractual & Financial Management of Project Business:
Managing / monitoringfinancial forecasts, monitoringand managing accountreceivables and payables.
KPI & Milestone management,work closely with Operation to ensure laid down Cargowiseprocesses are followed by all staff.
Implementing and amending specific localized documents & procedures such as Standard Operating Procedures as required.
Monitoring and reporting on: Ethical Conduct & Due Diligence, Transport Engineering requirements, Quality, Health and Safety, Environment including developing any required localized procedures
Negotiating with Carriers to obtain the best possible buying rates and favorable contractual terms on behalf of JP SEA.
Risk Management, Insurance Claim management.
Country responses to pre-qualification requests, RFI, RFQ for clients
Liaison with JAS financial on cash flow forecasts, AR&APand day to day HR business.
Management of JP Sub-Contractors:
Ethical Conduct & Due Diligence (ECDD), Quality, Health and Safety, Environment procedures.
Financial (including timelyand accuratebilling in liaison with Ops Vietnam)
Service levels.
Processing of new Sub-Contractors through the JAS Vendor Approval Process.
Ensuring Sub-Contractors maintain validity of ECDD training and insurances and maintaining such records in conjunction with JAS ATL Administrative Supervisor.
Identifynew suitableSub-Contractors.
Overall responsibility for all day-to-day operational aspects of the business.
Monitoring high profile “HOTSHOT” shipment progress in conjunction with Ops team.
Chartering aircraftand vessels by following relevant SOPs.
Supervise subsequentloading and discharging operations in support of ops as/when requiredand raise subsequentclient reports.
Liaison with JP transport engineering for out-of-gauge heavy lift shipments.
Constantly seek out and develop ways to improve the operational service received by JP clients, whilst increasing profit margins on JP business.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal skills
Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
Thorough knowledge of transportation industry,logisticsand freight forwarding
Thorough knowledge of related business development & sales functions
Thorough knowledge of successful project management
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite
Detail oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines
Self-motivated, able to work in a team and independently
Must have valid driver’s license and safe driving record
EDUCATION ANDEXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree/ Diploma or equivalent preferred
At least 5years or more successful projects & business development experience in Projects, Freight forwarding, Logistics and/or the Transportation industry
The responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with the Company’s business needs.More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above.
The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.
Management retains discretion to add or change duties of this position at any time.
JAS Forwarding (USA), Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
JAS USA IS A CUSTOMS BROKER, GOVERNED BY FEDERAL REGULATION. FEDERAL REGULATIONS PROVIDE THAT JAS MAY HAVE IT BROKERAGE LICENSE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED IF IT “KNOWINGLY EMPLOYED, OR CONTINUES TO EMPLOY, ANY PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY, WITHOUT WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THAT EMPLOYMENT FROM THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER.” JAS WILL PERFORM A BACKGROUND CHECK TO DETERMINE IF YOU HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY AND IF SO, ABSENT SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, YOU WILL NOT BE HIRED OR WILL BE TERMINATED IMMEDIATELY.