Landside Execution Manager - Northeast US

APM Terminals Gothenburg; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k + Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

Maersk in Charlotte, NC seeks an Inland Execution Leader with 8+ years in Transportation or SCM to drive end-to-end inland operations, stakeholder coordination, and cost optimization. The role manages vendors, promotes inland solutions to grow revenue, and partners with Product and Procurement to deliver cost leadership.

Strong analytical skills, urgency, and the ability to handle complex cost bases are essential. This on-site role offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• 8+ years experience in Transportation or Supply Chain Management.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in a complex cost base.
• Urgent, results-oriented, able to multitask.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead Inland Execution activities per customer requirements and processes.
• Implement Inland strategy with Product team.
• Identify and implement cost-saving improvements in inland setup.
• Coordinate with vendors on intermodal contingencies.
• Assist commercial desks in promoting inland solutions to grow revenue.
• Drive regional cost leadership with Procurement teams.
• Achieve joint cost savings plans for the region.
• Manage vendors to ensure service delivery per agreed parameters.
• Optimize equipment turnaround with focus on reducing costs and improving efficiency.
• Coordinate with Global Shared Service Centre for cost control and consistency.
• Develop processes to support future inland operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

multitasking

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

About Us:

As a company, we promote a culture of honesty and integrity, and value the trust it allows us to build with customers and employees alike. Our focus on our people is what sets us apart and keeps our customers coming back to work with us! If you are seeking to be a part of a family, this is the place for you! Maersk Logistics & Services USA, Inc. handles end-to-end warehousing and distribution logistics needs utilizing our strategic network of storage facilities. Our facilities are capable of receiving, storing, processing and dispatching cargo, so we can build flexibility and resilience into the supply chain process. Our integrated solutions allow us to be prepared for supply chain risks, so we can plan distribution to better achieve lead time and goals despite unexpected conditions. Our extensive experience, connections, and deep expertise across different sectors, industries, and transportation modes, means we can be counted on for process excellence that will save time and money.

Summary

An excellent opportunity for the right candidate, where you will be leading the Inland Execution activities in one of the fastest-growing markets in the country. You will also learn and understand the core components of Inland Execution along with: Terminal operations and Cost drivers Total Cost of ownership principles An opportunity to liaise with internal and external stakeholders, manage costs, and encourage innovative ways of working to enhance efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring flawless execution as per the customer requirements, agreed processes, and procedures.
• Ensure proper implementation of the Inland strategy in coordination with the Product team.
• Continuously seek opportunities to optimize inland execution setup and recommend improvements.
• Manage intermodal contingencies in coordination with vendors.
• Assist the commercial desks in promoting inland solutions as a lever to grow revenue.
• Drive cost leadership in the region in coordination with Procurement teams.
• Ensure that the joint cost savings plans for the region is achieved.
• Manage the vendors in the region to ensure service delivery as per the agreed parameters.
• Ensure that the equipment turnaround is optimized with close focus on long-standing equipment. Conduct in-depth analysis to identify and establish opportunities for cost reduction with focus on improving operational efficiency and reducing costs.
• Handle transactional cost control, ensure and push for full compliance with the guiding principles and excellence in accuracy, in co-operation and co-ordination with concerned parties, including the Global Shared Service Centre.
• Improve the process to support future needs for inland operations.

We are looking for

• Master’s degree holder.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Transportation or Supply Chain Management.
• Solid analytical skills and a strong sense of detail, plus the ability to use both in a very complex environment and on a significant cost base.
• Sense of urgency, result-oriented, and with an ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to gain respect and confidence from internal and external stakeholders, and use this to advocate priorities in business and thereby drive improvements.
• Strong competency to understand commercial drivers and thereby transform operational and/or technical aspects of the business to customer value

Company Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k + Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work Schedules (when possible)
• And more!

Pay Range: $80,000 - $110,000* *The above stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for the position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.

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. We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing [e-mail].

A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 100,000 people. With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere - all over the world.

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