Regional Head of Stowage Planning

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.

Ocean Global Stowage Planning is an integral function in the Ocean Container Logistic division of Maersk. Considered the final piece among the various cogs that come together to provide a seamless end-to-end experience for our customers, stowage team designs the plans to maximize the economy of shipping and safety on board.

We are seeking a Head of Regional Stowage Planning for Africa and Intra-Europe Feeder trades, who will lead the planning team responsible for stowage operations across Asia-Africa, Africa, and Intra-Europe feeder networks. This role focuses on enhancing operational efficiency, driving cost-effectiveness, and ensuring reliable customer delivery, while also streamlining processes and building a high-performing team aligned with the organization's strategy and culture. The successful candidate will lead both onsite and virtual teams across diverse geographical locations, managing a multicultural workforce with strong leadership and collaboration skills.

We offer

At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organisation 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.

Key responsibilities

Strategic Vision and Direction

• Define mid/long-term vision and strategic directions for the global stowage organization aligned with company objectives.

• Set goals and KPI targets aligned with business objectives.

Innovation and Change Management

• Drive innovation and change management (technology adoption, new ways of working, new policies).

• Continuously seek new ideas and adapt to changing markets.

Work Environment and Team Performance

• Create a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

• Build an engaged and high-performing team while driving business outcomes.

Resource Management

• Manage and oversee the allocation of resources (SGA finances, personnel, and technology) to ensure efficient operations.

Asset Utilization and Deployment

• Develop plans to ensure healthy vessel intake and utilization.

• Work with deployment and network teams to deploy suitable vessels for the trade, considering vessel characteristics for the trade's cargo mix.

Stakeholder Relationships and Collaboration

• Build rapport and relationships with stakeholders (center, regions, port operators, vendors, partners, SMDG community).

• Develop cross-team collaboration on strategic projects, drive process excellence, and help clear roadblocks.

Business Continuity Planning

• Design business continuity plans (business and people) through constant review of existing/new policies (IMDG/in-house safety rules).

• Ensure compliance and create a personnel succession pipeline.

We're looking for

• Minimum bachelor's degree in any relevant field

• Stowage planning experience is highly advantageous

• Around 8 years of experience in the maritime industry, particularly in liner / terminal / network operations, Strong understanding of vessel characteristics, network knowledge, terminal operations and cargo mix influence on vessel intake

• Recent experience in leadership for multi-cultural team

• Ability to work well in a matrix organization

• Excellent communication

• Possess good commercial acumen

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.
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