Country Airfreight Team Leader, Türkiye (1 year)

Job Description

Country Airfreight Team Leader, Türkiye (1 year)

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and has been industry pioneer 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement country-level Airfreight Operations strategy in alignment with global business goals.
• Drive, manage and mentor Airfreight Import & Export Teams (incl. Airport Teams) to deliver with quality performance. Ensure budgetary targets are met through clear objective-setting.
• Partner with Financial Operations, Continuous Improvement, and Subject Matter Experts to set Air Product priorities.
• Ensure all operations adhere to local regulations, IATA standards, and internal group procedures.
• Lead transformative airfreight projects, develop high performance service culture within the Airfreight, Sales, Network and other related departments and Stations.
• Direct the relation & operational management with airlines, MAERSK AIR, Regional Gateways, GHA (Ground Handling Agents), DHMI /General Directorate of Civil Airports and SHGM / Civil Aviation, Turkish Customs, Airport Authorities.

Who We Are Looking For

• Preferably bachelor’s degree with previous experience in airfreight, incl. team supervision.
• Deep knowledge of the airfreight business (export/import) and technical logistics concepts.
• Knowledge about CASS processes, IATA regulations, Airfreight Processes
• CargoWise1 and SAP exposure is a plus.
• Business mindset with the ability to make data-driven, well-informed decisions.
• Experience in managing projects, navigating complex organizational tasks within a matrix environment.
• Relationship-builder, engaging with both internal departments and external partners.
• Interpersonal skills to foster collaboration between various groups to achieve shared goals.
• A proven leader with a track record of motivating and developing teams.
• Open to travel.
• Proficiency in English and Microsoft Office programs.

We Offer:

With an exposure to internal and external stakeholders, you will be part of a talented, diverse team where your voice and ideas will be heard, and you can really make a difference. It will provide constant challenge, and the scope to learn in an open and friendly atmosphere. This is an opportunity to join a company that values employees, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and personal development. You will be able to contribute to the growth of the business of Maersk and get strong commercial sales experience working with our customers.

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