Senior Manager-Transport

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 organization 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.

What We Can Offer

At Maersk the role is more than just operations leadershipit is an opportunity to shape the future of transport within an integrated logistics ecosystem. The organization places strong emphasis on innovation sustainability and empowering its people to make a meaningful impact.

You will be part of a culture that encourages continuous improvement values diverse perspectives and supports professional and personal growth.

About the Role

The Senior Manager Transport plays a pivotal leadership role in overseeing end-to-end transport operations including container haulage and domestic distribution. This role is accountable for operational performance service excellence and financial outcomes while driving continuous improvement and digital innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage transport operational budgets ensure effective cost control and deliver profitability in line with financial targets.

• Drive operational efficiency through effective vehicle scheduling route planning and resource optimization in collaboration with operations teams.

• Monitor analyze and report operational KPIs to enhance productivity service levels cost efficiency and overall team performance.

• Manage and respond to RFQs/RFPs including pricing strategy and coordination with internal stakeholders to support business development.

• Negotiate transportation rates and manage strategic relationships with transport vendors contractors and service providers.

• Identify and pursue new transport business opportunities in partnership with account management and commercial teams to support growth.

• Ensure optimal manpower allocation and resource planning to meet evolving operational and customer requirements.

• Lead operational transformation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance scalability service performance and efficiency.

• Drive digitalization through effective use of TMS data analytics and operational technologies.

• Oversee incident and accident management including investigation reporting and implementation of corrective and preventive measures.

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with workplace safety regulatory and operational requirements.

• Maintain high standards of housekeeping operational discipline and service quality across all transport activities.

Who Were Looking For

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in logistics transportation or 3PL operations with at least 5 years in a people leadership role.

• Degree in Logistics Supply Chain Management Business Administration or a related discipline.

• Strong operational knowledge of container haulage local distribution and Singapore PSA port operations and processes.

• Solid experience in transport planning and fleet management systems.

• Experience in cross-border transport operations between Singapore and Malaysia is an added advantage.

• Proven leadership capability with the ability to lead and develop teams in a dynamic fast-paced environment.

• Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Excellent stakeholder management communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and with external partners.

• Established industry network within the transport and logistics sector including contractors and service providers is advantageous.

• Self-driven resilient and able to perform effectively under pressure and within demanding operational timelines.

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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