As a Landside Operations Manager-Rail at Maersk, you will manage and execute landside transportation activities involving truck and rail movements in Gurgaon, India. This full-time role focuses on ensuring efficient, safe, and compliant operations while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance service delivery.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
8-10+ years of relevant experience in landside transportation, logistics, supply chain, or freight operations.
Strong understanding of truck and rail transportation processes, operational best practices, safety standards, and compliance requirements.
Skills & Responsibilities
Transportation Management: Coordinate and execute landside transportation operations involving truck and rail movements to ensure timely and cost-effective cargo delivery.
Compliance & Safety: Ensure strict adherence to company policies, industry regulations, and safety standards.
Problem Solving: Identify, investigate, and resolve operational issues proactively to minimize service disruptions.
Data Analysis: Analyze operational data and recommend improvements to enhance overall efficiency, productivity, and service quality.
Stakeholder Coordination: Communicate and coordinate with internal departments, transport providers, terminals, and customers for seamless execution.
Potential transition routes: People from Logistics Supervisor or Supply Chain Analyst roles may bring operations management and analytical skills, alongside meeting the required logistics background and industry experience.
Job description
About Us:
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 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.
Job Summary:
The Landside Operations Manager is responsible for managing and executing landside transportation activities, including the movement of cargo and containers through road and rail transport. The role ensures efficient, safe, and compliant operations while supporting service delivery, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan, coordinate, and execute landside transportation operations involving truck and rail movements.
Monitor daily transportation activities to ensure timely and cost-effective cargo movement.
Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and safety standards.
Identify, investigate, and resolve operational issues while minimizing service disruptions.
Coordinate with internal departments, transport providers, terminals, customers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless execution.
Analyze operational data and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, productivity, and service quality.
Maintain accurate operational records, reports, and documentation.
Support process optimization initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement programs.
Provide guidance, coaching, and knowledge sharing to less experienced team members when required.
Participate in projects and operational initiatives aimed at improving transportation performance and customer experience.
Required Skills & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Relevant experience of 8-10yrs+ in landside transportation, logistics, supply chain, or freight operations.
Strong understanding of truck and rail transportation processes and operational best practices.
Knowledge of transportation regulations, safety standards, and compliance 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. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
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