Optimization & Standards Lead, Global 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.

The Global Stowage Planning team is a critical function within Maersk's Ocean Container Logistics division. As the final link in delivering a seamless end-to-end experience for our customers, the team is responsible for designing stowage plans that optimize vessel capacity, ensure safety, and enhance operational efficiency.

We are seeking an Optimization & Standards Lead to join our team and drive technical evaluations and solutions that maximize asset utilization sustainably and safely. This role will also lead the formulation and implementation of stowage policies and standards across the global stowage community.

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

Asset Optimization & Technical Evaluation

• Lead evaluations to optimize vessel capacity through retrofitting, new designs, and innovative solutions.

• Provide technical advice and cost-benefit analyses for new builds, retrofitting, and reefer expansion projects.

• Monitor and report on the benefits of retrofitting initiatives to relevant stakeholders.

Policy Development & System Management

• Develop and present policy recommendations to stowage leadership and cross-functional teams.

• Review and update stowage policies and standards to align with regulatory, company, and industry requirements.

• Update and maintain policies in stowage systems (e.g., cCasp+, OSP) in collaboration with software vendors and platform owners.

Safety & Compliance

• Subject matter expert for DG related matters in connection to stowage and risk zone Planning

• Collaborate with cargo safety and policy teams to improve the safety of DG stowage and acceptance

• Conduct stowage safety audits to identify risks and promote a safety-first culture

• Perform root cause analyses on safety violations and recommend corrective actions and policy enhancements

• Support incident handling related to asset or cargo claims and disputes.

 Stakeholder Alignment & Collaboration

• Align marine standards with vessel masters and owners (via Chartering team) to resolve stowage-related discrepancies.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on initiatives to improve safety and cost leadership.

Industry Representation

• Represent stowage team in SMDG forums and actively engage with industry leaders on stowage-related topics.

This role is open for local employment only.

We're looking for
 

• Proven experience and deep knowledge in stowage planning.

• Strong understanding of vessel design and fleet characteristics.

• Knowledge in naval engineering, navigation, or ocean network operations.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Analytical mindset with strategic thinking capabilities.

• Self-driven, innovative, and solution oriented.

• Open to new ideas and able to challenge the status quo.

• High level of diligence, urgency, and commitment.

• Collaborative and able to influence without formal authority.

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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