Senior Vessels Operations Specialist (Davao, Philippines)

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 organisation reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.

With over 100000 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 lets sail towards a brighter more sustainable future with Maersk.

We Offer

Maersk being the global leader in the industry youll have the opportunity to work for a large global organization and get exposure to excellent processes and systems. You will join an organization that offers a challenging and rewarding career where everyones contribution is valued and rewarded.

On leadership and mentoring Maersk has a nurturing management culture. Throughout their career your leaders will support your ideas and provide necessary advice and training. Youll be given the opportunity to prove yourself as well as challenging work that develops your abilities.

On career development there are wide range of roles in Maersk and Maersk has a very good career mobility program that establishes a culture of priority consideration to internal candidates and to encourage employees to take responsibility for managing their careers whether to move laterally or vertically.

Job Purpose:

• Provide operational support driving optimization and excellence in country operations to achieve the lowest costs.
• Safely stow assigned vessels while maximizing utilization and operational efficiency.
• Identify and implement opportunities for improvement in operations execution standards and cost management.

Key Responsibilities

Port & Vessel Operations:

• Act as the primary contact for vessel operations ensuring all permits are arranged for smooth arrivals and quick turnarounds.
• Manage berth planning and coordinate with terminals for optimal vessel docking.

Stowage Planning:

• Ensure efficient and safe stowage planning that maximizes cargo volume and minimizes costs.
• Collaborate with Capacity Management to prioritize cargo and optimize vessel utilization.

Operational Performance & Process Improvement:

• Implement guidelines and track performance metrics to enhance port vessel and cargo operations.
• Support technical improvements and automation to boost efficiency.

Cost-Conscious Execution:

• Maintain stowage records and identify cost-saving opportunities in line with SOPs.
• Work with Finance to review cost trends and implement savings initiatives.

Stakeholder Management:

• Recommend operational improvements by managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Keep management informed of market trends and provide timely updates on challenges.

Team & Personal Development:

• Stay updated on relevant training and promote efficiency within the team.
• Engage in personal development to contribute to team success and uphold company values.

Who we are looking for

• Experience in shipping and logistics operations with Maritme background would be ideal
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Filipino.
• A self-starter with a pragmatic execution mindset able to influence stakeholders across different levels.
• A compelling personality with a sense of urgency results-oriented and attention to detail.
• Someone who embodies and lives in accordance with the Companys values and vision.

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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