Area Head - Maersk Contract Logistics

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in contract logistics (warehousing and distribution).
  
• The ideal candidate should possess an excellent understanding of delivery execution (warehouse and transportation), particular experience in an e-Commerce fulfilment environment would be beneficial.
  
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering / Economics/Supply Chain Management or a related field (Master’s degree highly preferred).
  
• Successful background in people leadership within a delivery/operations environment.
  
• A proven track record working with a strategic mindset and ability to work in a complex matrix organization. 
  
• Experience in a customer-centric environment, providing high-quality reactivity and flexibility.
  
• In-depth knowledge of global logistics trends and industry best practices to drive supply benchmarking (Local and international markets).
  
• Sound knowledge of supply chain technologies, in particular WMS, TMS, DPR, MRP and order management etc.
  
• Experience in overseeing complex supply chains in highly integrated environments with multiple systems connected.
  
• Insight and deep understanding of how people, process and technology work together for optimal supply chain operations.
  

• Lead the delivery organization (warehouse, depot, middle & last mile) in the area for MCL.
  
• Oversee and drive the financial reporting and financial performance of contract logistics in the EAA.
  
• Strong networking ability and experience in the EAA market.
  
• Ensure the right capabilities/competencies and staffing to deliver business needs and growth for the area. 
  
• Collaborate with the Technology, Solution Development, and Implementation teams to deliver quality integrated technology solutions.
  
• Responsible for area delivery organization engagement. Own talent development and succession planning and promote the company culture.
  
• Ensure a safe and compliant environment for our associates and partners.
  
• Adopt a leading role on Health & Safety/ISO and other legal compliance issues across the Area, and prompt corrective actions where rules or standards are at risk of not being met.
  
• Manage and improve MCL performance outcomes for our customers for the area in line with the agreed quality, quantity and cost aligned with Maersk operations/delivery standards. 
  
• Ensure economic performance through rigorous budget management and cost control.
  
• Oversee the development and implementation of continuous improvement methodologies and tools to optimize processes, eliminate waste, streamline operations, and adopt global standards. ·
  
• Ensure transport network optimization for middle and last-mile transportation operation, standardization, and performance management.
  
•  Own customer and site implementation for our customers in quality and in time as per the agreement with the customer and project plan.
  
• Own the relationship with our outsourced operations, compliance and operational performance in line with customer SLAs.
  
• Lead, implement and monitor the budget and uphold a strong focus on both cost control and budget achievement taking appropriate timely actions.