Regional Control Tower Manager EUR

A.P. Møller - Maersk A/S; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk is seeking an experienced Airfreight Operations leader to drive end-to-end visibility and control across a regional network. You will manage exceptions, coordinate across stations and gateways, and lead customer-focused performance improvements.

Ideal candidates have extensive airfreight know-how, proven leadership across multiple sites, and a track record in budget and strategic initiatives, delivering reliable service and continuous optimization.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in airfreight operations (minimum 5 years).
• Proven leadership with responsibility for operational teams.
• Significant experience in multi-site coordination and regional alignment.
• Strong track record in budget responsibility and performance management.
• Experience driving strategic initiatives and operational projects.
• Sound understanding of end-to-end airfreight processes and network dependencies.
• Strong problem-solving skills with focus on exception management and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational visibility across regional networks through dashboards and tracking tools.
• Lead escalation and resolution of operational exceptions (delays, capacity constraints, customs issues).
• Coordinate cross-functional responses between stations, gateways, carriers, and customer service.
• Act as escalation point for critical issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure shipments align with customer SOPs, milestones, and service levels.
• Monitor KPIs such as on-time performance and service reliability.
• Lead cross-location collaboration and ensure operational continuity across the region.
• Report regularly on operations and identify opportunities for standardization.

Skills

Airfreight operations

Leadership

Multi-site coordination

Budget responsibility

Data-driven performance

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Decision making under pressure

Continuous improvement

Tools

Dashboard tools

Tracking systems

ERP systems

Job description

Responsibilities

Operational Visibility & Control

• Ensure full transparency of shipment flows across the regional network through dashboards and tracking tools
• Maintain real-time visibility of milestones, shipment status, and operational risks across systems
• Proactively identify potential disruptions and drive mitigation actions in collaboration with stations and gateways

Exception & Disruption Management

• Lead identification, escalation, and resolution of operational exceptions (e.g., delays, capacity constraints, customs holds, documentation issues)
• Coordinate cross-functional responses between stations, gateways, carriers, and customer service teams
• Act as escalation point for critical operational issues, ensuring timely resolution
• Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence

Customer Execution & Service Performance

• Ensure execution of shipments in line with customer SOPs, milestones, and agreed service levels
• Support strategic and complex customers requiring enhanced operational visibility
• Monitor key performance indicators such as on-time performance, milestone adherence, and service reliability
• Act as central escalation interface for customer-related operational topics

Network Coordination & Leadership

• Align operations across stations, gateways, procurement, and customer service teams
• Support routing decisions and ensure operational continuity across the region
• Leverage strong leadership experience to guide, support, and influence cross-location teams
• Drive collaboration and consistency in execution across multiple sites

Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

• Provide regular reporting and operational insights to regional leadership
• Monitor KPIs including shipment cycle time, milestone completion, and service performance
• Identify improvement opportunities and drive process standardization across the network
• Support strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects within the airfreight organization

Profile & Experience

• Extensive experience in airfreight (min. 5 years) operations with strong expertise in import, export, and warehouse processes
• Proven leadership background with disciplinary and functional responsibility for operational teams
• Significant experience in multi-site coordination and regional operational alignment
• Strong track record in budget responsibility and performance management
• Experience in driving strategic initiatives and operational projects
• Sound understanding of end-to-end airfreight processes and network dependencies
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on exception management and continuous improvement

Leadership & Personal Competencies

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills across multiple organizational levels
• Ability to operate both strategically and operationally in a fast-paced environment
• High degree of accountability, ownership, and decision-making capability
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage complex and sensitive situations
• Analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven performance management

Competencies

• Freight Forwading Operational Expertise
• Netowork coordination & Stakeholder management
• Exception & Disruption Management
• Data & Performance Mangement
• Decision Making under pressure
• Customer Centric Mindset
• Communication & escalation Management
• Continuous Improvememt Mindset

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