Head of Depot OCE

Role Purpose

The Area Head of Depot Product is responsible for leading the development pricing and performance of depot services across New Zealand & Australia. This role translates global and regional product strategies into a locally executable roadmap ensuring strong commercial performance customer relevance and operational excellence.

You will lead a team of depot product specialists while partnering closely with Sales Operations Finance and Global stakeholders to deliver profitable growth and differentiated logistics solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Product Development

• Define and execute the New Zealand & Australia Depot Product strategy aligned with global Local Services guidelines
• Translate regional strategy into localized product offerings that meet market and customer needs
• Lead development of depot services including:
  • Container preparation
  • Storage solutions
  • Import/export container services
  • Stuffing & de-stuffing
  • Dedicated depot solutions
• Identify market opportunities customer pain points and innovation levers to drive growth

Commercial & Pricing Leadership

• Own area pricing strategy and ensure compliance with global governance frameworks
• Drive value proposition development in partnership with Sales teams
• Support new business acquisition and strategic account growth
• Oversee business cases for new product development and asset investments

Performance & P&L Ownership

• Own Depot Product P&L performance across New Zealand & Australia
• Set and track financial and operational targets including:
  • Revenue and profitability (EBIT ROIC)
  • Unit margins vs. targets
  • Productivity metrics
• Ensure delivery of customer satisfaction (NPS) and service excellence
• Monitor and optimize product performance through data-driven insights

Operations & Delivery Oversight

• Ensure depot products are executed with strong operational controls and governance (financial operational QHSSE)
• Optimize asset utilization and third-party vendor performance
• Partner with procurement to establish and manage key supplier contracts

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with:
  • Area Sales & Customer Experience teams
  • Finance and Revenue Management
  • Global and Regional Local Services teams
  • Operations and Delivery teams
• Act as a subject matter expert in customer engagements and large solution design

Leadership & Team Development

• Build strong product and commercial capabilities within the team
• Foster a data-driven performance-oriented culture aligned with the Maersk Operating System (MOS)
• Drive engagement accountability and cross-functional collaboration

Key Success Metrics

• Depot Product P&L performance and profitability
• Revenue growth and new business development
• Customer satisfaction (NPS) and service quality
• Product adoption and market competitiveness
• Return on investment for asset and product initiatives

What You Bring

Experience

• Strong experience in logistics container depots or supply chain product management
• Proven track record in P&L ownership and commercial strategy
• Experience working in complex matrixed global organizations

Capabilities

• Strategic mindset with strong execution discipline
• Advanced analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
• Deep understanding of customer needs and logistics solutions
• Strong pricing and financial acumen

Leadership

• Proven ability to lead develop and inspire teams
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Clear communicator with the ability to align diverse functions

Why This Role

This is a high-impact leadership role where you will shape the future of depot services in New Zealanddriving innovation strengthening customer value propositions and contributing directly to the growth of integrated logistics solutions.

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