Gateway Manager, North China

Job Description

We Offer

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.

Key accountabilities and responsibilities

• Driving GCA Air strategy & initiatives in PRN area.
• Responsible for overall operation management in PRN area.
• Establish operations that deliver industry leading service standards that facilitate market leadership in target sectors.
• Enable and facilitate the provision of services that meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Optimize the utilization of business assets and human resources in accordance with the logistics business strategy and local business environment
• Implement KPI to monitor productivity of operation staff.
• Collaborate effectively with all relevant internal and external parties for the best interests of GCA Air business.
• Ensure Gateway to execute the orders from GCA Air Corp
• Responsible for budget on tonnage & volume through effective implementation and management.
• Provide leadership and management of the logistics team in the cluster, driving strategy whilst ensuring high employee morale and motivation.
• Work with GCA Air stakeholders to agree business targets, discuss performance and understand local market dynamics.
• Represent and promote GCA Air with all necessary local trade associations, government and regulatory bodies.
• Lead the annual business planning and budgeting processes to develop aggressive but realistic plans that support the agreed strategies and targets.
• Ensure that appropriate operational KPI are employed across the business to provide timely and effective reporting to support day-to-day management of the business.
• Compliance to security standards
• Actively champion and promote improvements in the organization
• Work with Human Resources on talent management, people development and succession planning initiatives

We are looking for :

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business or related field/ Supply Chain and logistics experience will be preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in air freight forwarding
• The position requires good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively in a diverse multicultural environment.
• Fluency in English and local language.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and other technical software
• The ability to effectively use technology (laptop phone, etc.) to communicate and maintain productivity while travelling is required.
• Thorough understanding of air freight market drivers.
• Preferably a prior understanding and experience with North China market
• Strategic and innovative mind set
• Strong Operational Understanding
• Strong people management and interpersonal skills

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, 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.

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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