Global Contract Logistics Site Lead

Maersk; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk in Johannesburg seeks a dynamic leader with strong knowledge of freight forwarding, warehousing and Contract Logistics to drive site performance and growth. You will own P&L for the site, manage key customers, and lead continuous improvement across assets and processes in a diverse, global environment.

Ideal candidates will have 5–7 years in supply chain with hands-on experience in warehouse systems, people development, and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years relevant experience in supply chain (freight forwarding, warehousing).
• Extensive operational knowledge of Contract Logistics and warehouse management systems.
• Knowledge of intricate design of the warehouse system.
• People and talent development experience.
• Collaboration and influencing skills.
• Understanding of local cultures and local market knowledge.
• Financial acumen – ability to read, interpret and act on P&L.
• Self-directed / entrepreneurial mindset.
• Team player with stakeholder management in a matrix organisation.
• Strong dealing with customers.

Responsibilities

• P&L responsible for all site.
• New and existing customer management.
• Site performance (cost / utilization).
• Continuous improvement and optimization of assets.
• Investment proposals and follow-up on the same.
• Execution of Contract Logistics strategy for site aligned with Cluster Manager.
• Business development aligned with strategy.
• Develop new customers by liaising with area sales.
• Site implementation and growth targets.

Skills

P&L ownership

Customer management

Operational excellence

Asset optimization

Contract logistics knowledge

Warehouse management systems

People development

Collaboration & influencing

Cultural insight

Financial acumen (P&L)

Entrepreneurial mindset

Team player

Stakeholder management

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Maersk in Johannesburg seeks a dynamic leader with strong knowledge of freight forwarding, warehousing and Contract Logistics to drive site performance and growth. You will own P&L for the site, manage key customers, and lead continuous improvement across assets and processes in a diverse, global environment.

Ideal candidates will have 5–7 years in supply chain with hands-on experience in warehouse systems, people development, and stakeholder management.