Area Head of Transportation at Maersk Line

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leadership: Lead the delivery organization, including warehouse, depot, and transportation operations.
• Financial Management: Oversee financial reporting and performance, ensuring economic efficiency through budget management and cost control.
• Talent Development: Promote company culture, manage talent development, and succession planning.
• Compliance: Ensure a safe and compliant environment, adhering to Health & Safety/ISO standards.
• Customer Relations: Manage customer relationships, ensuring quality and timely implementation of projects.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement methodologies to optimize processes, eliminate waste, and streamline operations.
• Data and Performance Management:  Analyzing transportation routes, modes, and schedules using data analytics to minimize costs and ensure prompt deliveries. This involves leveraging data-driven insights for route optimization and carrier selection.
• Sustainable Practices: Implementing solutions that support sustainable transportation practices, such as optimizing fuel consumption and reducing emissions through better route planning and vehicle maintenance.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Someone with:

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics Management
• At least 5 - 10 years’ experience in contract logistics, including depot, warehousing, and distribution
• Industry expertise in supply chain (freight forwarding, warehousing)
• Extensive operational knowledge of Warehouse and Distribution, and warehouse management systems (WMS)
• Knowledge of intricate design of the warehouse system and WMS.
• Knowledge of transport management systems (TMS)
• An entrepreneurial and problem-solving mindset
• Stakeholder management and collaboration in a matrix organisation
• Strong customer centric mindset