Network Optimization Lead

Maersk; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global shipping company in Dubai is looking for a Network Designer focusing on the IMEA East-West Ocean Network. The role involves optimizing service delivery and leading network design initiatives. Ideal candidates must have experience in operations and network design, strong analytical skills, and great communication abilities. This position prioritizes UAE Nationals with family book. Competitive compensation and a commitment to diversity are offered.

Qualifications

• Mandatory experience in operations and network design required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills essential.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize the East-West Ocean Network.
• Lead analysis for service optimizations and network viability.
• Ensure adherence to product implementation timelines.

Skills

Experience in operations with mandatory exposure to Flow and network design

Strong data skills

Excellent communication

Good time-management skills

Diligent and self-disciplined

Innovative and driven

Job description

Design and continuously optimize the IMEA East-West Ocean Network. Designing a world-class network to deliver reliable and cost-effective solution for our customers. Bridging commercial activities with Mainliner reliability, delivering a first-rate customer experience at optimal cost.

This role is for UAE Nationals with family book.

Network Design

• Responsible for the (co-)designing the Ocean Network and scenario planning with a view to delivering defined schedule reliability, cargo delivery targets at optimal cost
• Lead analysis and initiatives such as: service closures, outsourcing and/or insourcing of services, to optimize network and ensure reliable products to our customers
• Ensures network is commercially viable, operationally executable and delivering according to agreed Service Delivery and Reliability targets
• Responsible to analyse throughput and optimal connectivity in Hubs to ensure we can execute flows within operational bottlenecks (moves, plugs)

Cost

• Ensures Product Implementation timelines are created, maintained and followed to limit Transport Plan Changes and seamless transition of network changes
• Ensure Gemini Standalone products and contingency requirements are managed with optimal cost

Leadership

• Lead and develop the Network Team pipeline, driving overall engagement and empowering decision making at the lowest possible level
• Coordinate the network changes and proposed simulations with respective markets, hubs and ocean fulfillment teams for ONP coordination

Accountable for:

• Optimal Network Across IMEA East – West Network
• Customer Delivery, creating a realistic and competitive network

Critical competencies:

• Experience in operations with mandatory exposure to Flow and network design (Mandatory to have)
• Diligent, self-disciplined accepting personal ownership for results
• Innovative and driven to provide world-class service to customers
• Strong data skills and comfortable dealing with complexity
• Good time-management skills and work effectively under tight deadlines
• Excellent communicator who is able to interact with and convey ideas to cross-cultural teams and multiple stakeholders

We're committed to embracing the rich geographical diversity present in the communities where we operate, including here in the UAE. Alongside our dedication to fostering an inclusive workplace environment, we're actively supporting Emiratization initiatives set forth by the UAE government, ensuring the meaningful and efficient employment of its citizens. While we welcome applications from all qualified candidates for this position, we are currently prioritizing candidates that hold a UAE Family book.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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