Station Operations Manager - Ocean Forwarding

Maersk; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PTO: 21 days + holidays

401(k) company match

Parental leave

EAP

Professional Development

Job summary

Maersk is seeking a Station Operations Manager for Ocean Forwarding in the United States to lead and coach a team, minimize dwell times at origin and destination, and ensure timely and accurate financial tasks. You will be the 2nd level escalation for service issues and support other leaders during peak periods or absences.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years in freight forwarding with strong financial acumen.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience.
• Knowledgeable on Freight Forwarding operations & finances.
• Core Competencies: Financial Awareness, Integrity, Analytical Skills, Attention to Detail, Coaching, Communication & Self-Motivation, and Discipline

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach direct reports; conduct regular 1:1s.
• Participate in Voice of Customer results and document CAPA with stakeholder guidance.
• Monitor dwell times; manage Export Origin and Import Destination targets.
• Ensure bonds are closed promptly and conduct export clearance audits.
• Drive financial execution; enter cost accruals timely in CargoWise; manage revenue accruals.
• Maintain proactive communication with the network and leadership; support cross-functional teams.

Skills

Financial awareness

Integrity

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Coaching

Communication

Self-motivation

Discipline

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Station Operations Manager - Ocean Forwarding
The Opportunity

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

At Maersk, 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.

Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

About this Role:

The Station Manager offers critical support & guidance to their direct and indirect reports. The individual is accountable to ensure Operation teams are minimalizing dwell at origin/destination and executing financial tasks timely & accurately. Individual shall coach the team to focus on controlling their costs to achieve improved GP per Shipment.

Individual is the 2nd level escalation for service failures. To operate a flexible business, the Station Manager must support cross-functional support, when needed. This means, the ability to support other leaders to during operational challenges (peak season, PTO, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, etc.).

Key Responsibilities:

People Leadership:

• Individual is responsible to have constant 1v1 sessions (minimum 4 per month).

• Individual is responsible to coach, mentor, guide, train, and maintain accountability with their direct reports.

• Facilitated in alignment with HR

• Station Manager shall participate with direct reports holding their respective teams accountable.

• Individual is responsible to lead (or nominate a leader) for Operations Team fortnightly huddle.

Customer Satisfaction:

• Station Manager shall participate in Voice of Customer (VoC) results.

• With support from their direct report, Station Manager shall document CAPA (Corrective Action / Preventative Action) with guidance from stakeholders (CX, Commercial, LCL Export/Import Specialists, Product, and LCL Finance and Analytic team).

Supply Chain Management:

• Manager shall monitor direct reports execution regarding Dwell:

• Export: Origin Dwell, Target is <13 days

• Import: Destination Dwell, Target of <2 days

• Received in Import Warehouse / Final CFS to Delivery.

• Manager shall be familiar with Customer Rate Cards / Quotations to focus on Transit Time performance.

Compliance:

• Ensure all bonds have been closed (within 2 days of Arrival), if we coordinated the bond per In-Bond IOP.

• Export Clearance audits must be completed for 10 random shipments per month.

Finance:

• Drive healthy financial execution within Global KPI expectations.

• Cost Accruals must be entered into CargoWise 1 immediately (no later than 4 business hours) following the service request.

• Familiarize yourself with your customer rate cards/quotations. Identify if “Unhappy Flow” costs are billable and add the corresponding Revenue Accruals prior to Soft Close.

• Avoid payables by entering cost accruals timely & accurately at time-of-service request.

• Avoid any payables older than 30 days

• Achieve Soft Close timeliness of 100% each month, based on Soft Close KPI’s and month end process.

Support the network:

• Drive proactive & timely communication with your direct reports. Responses to other colleagues shall be answered no later than the next business day.

Accountabilities:

• Be proactive and not reactive.

• Abide by the Maersk Core Values.

• Be receptive to feedback from Head of LCL Operations & leadership peers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required

• Quantitive experience of related activity of 8+ years of experience

• Knowledgeable on Freight Forwarding operations & finances

• Core Competencies: Financial Awareness, Integrity, Analytical Skills, Attention to Detail, Coaching, Communication & Self-Motivation, and Discipline

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary Range: $100,000 - $110,000 USD*

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your eligible dependents, with multiple plan options to fit your needs

• Paid Time Off (PTO): 21 days PTO + 4 floating holidays + paid company holidays

• 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match

• Parental leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support you and your family during life’s important moments

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free and confidential counseling, financial planning, and wellbeing resources

• Professional Development: Access to in-house training, global learning platforms, and mentorship programs to support career growth

*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.

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