Landside Operations Team Leader

Job Description

Landside Operations Team Leader

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 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for multicarrier and rented truck of inland operations across the country to ensure growth, profitability, and high customer satisfaction.
• Oversee and optimize transport routes (truck, rail) to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery, considering traffic, weather and operational risks.
• Supervise end to end freight order management, from booking to final dispatch, ensuring operational excellence and compliance.
• Monitor shipment status proactively throughout its lifecycle, ensuring timely updates and issue resolution.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of inland operations; analyze shipment data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Ensure clear and consistent communication with customers regarding shipment status, delays, or disruptions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including vendors, customers and internal teams.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve inland operational efficiency, including process optimization and cost reduction initiatives.
• Drive effective vendor performance management through regular reviews and feedback sessions.
• Ensure compliance with internal governance frameworks and transport related regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to business development and process innovation by identifying opportunities for improvement in inland logistics.
• Manage escalations and complaints during transportation, coordinating with internal teams and vendors to ensure swift resolution.
• Lead and manage related inland team, provide coaching, training, and performance oversight in line with company policies and transport regulations.

We are looking for:

• University degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or a related field.
• Around 6-8 years of experience in inland transportation, logistics operations, or supply chain management, preferably in a multinational or matrix organization. Fleet management experience is a must.
• Proven experience in managing teams and leading operational functions with a focus on performance, efficiency, and service delivery.
• Strong knowledge of transport planning, freight order management, and vendor coordination across multiple transport modes (truck, rail).
• Experience in working with transport management systems (TMS), ERP platforms, and digital logistics tools is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret operational data and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to collaborate across functions and geographies.
• Proactive, structured, and customer-focused mindset with a passion for operational excellence.
• Fluency in English and Turkish, both written and spoken.
• Proficient at MS Office programs.

We offer

This is an exciting career opportunity in an international, challenging business setting known for diversity and high paced environment. You will get to focus on creating valuable relations with current and new customers and work with highly professional teams in an environment where you will be valued, recognized and well rewarded. You will work with amazing and diverse colleagues with a deep sense of commitment to live Our Values and together, go all the way for our customers, society and for each other.

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