Americas Equipment Flow Operator

Job Description

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 100,000 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, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

We Offer:

We offer you exciting career opportunities with an international reach to further expand your experience through our diversity-focused and award-winning talent development initiatives.

Energizing and pioneering, this is also an environment that keeps you motivated. You’ll be joining a values-led, genuinely diverse, and talented team that is passionate about being there for employees, and for each other. We strive to deliver the right environment for the right people while fostering a culture of fairness, mutual respect, responsibility and care for our business and our customers.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented America Equipment Flow Operator to join our team. The America Equipment Flow Operator will be responsible for managing the flow of empty containers to and from various areas in the Americas, ensuring container availability to our customers. This role involves intense coordination with Ocean Fulfilment and Area E&E, aiming to achieve the lowest operational cost while meeting transshipment and volume throughput targets.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan Optimal Empty Flow Plans: Develop and implement plans to meet current and future seven-week commercial requirements through close coordination with Ocean Fulfilment and Area E&E.

• Drive Forecasting Accuracy: Collaborate with commercial and E&E colleagues to promote awareness of empty positioning costs and improve forecasting accuracy for all equipment types.

• Identify and Address Bottlenecks: Recognize bottlenecks in the flow of empty equipment and work with stakeholders to resolve them.

• Implement Cost-Saving Initiatives: Work closely with FBPs to identify and implement cost-saving measures.

• Optimize Empty Yard Density: Collaborate with Area E&E to reduce longstanding, move out surplus to more cost-efficient locations, and optimize yard density.

• Monitor Empty Yard: Co-own the monitoring of empty yards with Area E&E to ensure efficient use of space and resources

We are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in International Trade, International Business, Engineering, or related fields.

• 2 years of experience in logistics or shipping industry.

• Demonstrated stakeholder management experience with proven leadership skills and a strong ability to influence cross-functional teams to drive results.

• Strong planning capabilities complemented by sharp analytical thinking, a collaborative mindset, and a customer-centric.

• English proficiency is a must (written and spoken). Portuguese is a plus.

About us

A.P. Moller-Maersk is an integrated container logistics company that works to connect and simplify our customers' supply chains. As a global leader in transportation services, we operate in 130 countries and employ about 70,000 people.

With an offer of end-to-end products and digital services, continuous customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, we enable our customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere in the world. Learn more about us: https://www.maersk.com

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. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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