Area Logistics & Services (L&S) Product Head - South Africa

Apm Terminals; Cape Town; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the logistics sector is seeking an Area Logistics & Services (L&S) Product Head in Cape Town. This role focuses on driving product innovation and profitability across the South Africa & Islands region. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing strategy, managing product performance, and leading a high-performing team to achieve business objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven executive experience in logistics management.
• Experience managing P&L of a sizable business.
• Strong strategic planning and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop Area Strategy and Pricing for Local Services.
• Drive local innovation and manage P&L ownership.
• Build and develop a team with logistics expertise.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Analytical

Motivational leadership

Excellent communication

Education

Relevant degree

Advanced management qualification preferred

Job description

Area Logistics & Services (L&S) Product Head - South Africa

Job Title:

Area Logistics & Services (L&S) Product Head - South Africa & Islands

Reporting To:

South Africa & Islands (SAI) Area Managing Director

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Number of Positions:

1

Leadership Level:

Leader of Leaders

Job Level:

6

Business Unit:

SAI Area - Southern Africa and Indian Ocean Islands Area

Job Purpose / Summary:

We are hiring an enthusiastic and results-driven Area L&S Product Manager to drive growth and profitability within the SAI region by creating customer-focused products and solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop Area Strategy and Pricing for Local Services: Align with global guidelines, anticipate future performance, and ensure compliance.
2. Innovation: Drive local innovation, develop products, and manage P&L ownership.
3. Support Sales Management: Establish value propositions and manage product performance to meet targets.
4. Manage Product Development and Investment Cases: Collaborate with procurement, develop local products, and establish business cases for asset investments.
5. Collaborate with Operations: Grow L&S, ensure targets are met, and enforce controls for business execution.
6. Balance Sheet Management: Work with Finance to manage assets and financials.
7. Build and Develop Team: Establish a team with logistics expertise, act as a subject matter expert, and share best practices.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant degree with advanced management qualification preferred.
• Proven executive experience in logistics and services management within a large, preferably global, matrix organization.
• Expertise in Local Services and understanding of local customer needs.
• Experience managing P&L of a sizable business and financial acumen.
• Strong strategic planning, execution, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of global logistics trends and industry best practices.

Skillset:

• Strategic mindset, analytical, and data-driven.
• Motivational leadership and team-building abilities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Boardroom presence and clear articulation.

Additional Information:

Maersk values diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunities employer. We support accommodations during the application and hiring process. For assistance, please contact us via email.