Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and has been an industry pioneer for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of possibility and continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.
We believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning, and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organization reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve. With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics .
About the Role:
As the Marine Operations Lead, you will oversee the planning and management of all aspects related to Maersk's customer commitments and asset optimization within a specific service scope, including container flows (empty and laden) and vessel scheduling. You will manage network complexities across various trades, including feeder networks, while optimizing vessel schedules and cargo flows. Additionally, you will guide teams and stakeholders toward achieving optimal customer and business outcomes, minimizing behavioural costs, and mitigating operational risks at terminals.
Key Responsibilities:
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Manage vessel scheduling, including incident management and seasonal contingency planning, to meet internal and industry reliability targets on both short- and long-term basis, while optimizing bunker consumption . Understand the impact of service contingencies on the entire network and guide decision-making towards the best overall outcome
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Deliver business outcomes by the application of combined data analytics methods to improve customer experience and reduce inefficiencies (cost/waste) across the organization
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Ensure we deliver the product and promise we sold to our customers. Identify structural E2E opportunities for cargo routing optimization on the network. Actively interact and collaborate on Key customer discussions to improve Customer Engagement experience
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Collaborate with Area operations and various internal and external stakeholders (Terminals/Suppliers/Partners) to ensure end to end experience to our customers
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Maximize asset utilization by managing teus and tons allocation on owned and partners’ vessels. Provide high quality on cargo planning and connectivity, on the entire Trade.Guarantee optimal laden and empty flows across Trades to safeguard HUBs and Terminals healthy levels (SOC)
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E nsure port calls are planned and executed at highest quality with lowest possible cost (Bunker waste and Behavioral costs)
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Participate and coordinate new deployments and optimization opportunities with Ocean Network Product managers, leading to sustaining customer experience and network efficiencies
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Lead transformation efforts and drive initiatives, guiding teams in adapting to new technologies , processes, policies, and evolving business environment
What we are looking for:
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A Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management , Maritime Studies or a related field is prefe rred
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Extensive experience in maritime operations or adjacent industries
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Exceptional communication skills, effectively engaging with stakeholders at all levels across the organization (including externally)