Landside Execution Manager

A.P. Moller - Maersk•Emeryville, CA

1d•$130,000 - $140,000

About The Position

As a company, we promote a culture of honesty and integrity, and value the trust it allows us to build with customers and employees alike. Our focus on our people is what sets us apart and keeps our customers coming back to work with us! If you are seeking to be a part of a family, this is the place for you! Maersk Warehousing and Distribution USA LLC handles end-to-end warehousing and distribution logistics needs utilizing our strategic network of storage facilities. Our facilities are capable of receiving, storing, processing and dispatching cargo, so we can build flexibility and resilience into the supply chain process. Our integrated solutions allow us to be prepared for supply chain risks, so we can plan distribution to better achieve lead time and goals despite unexpected conditions. Our extensive experience, connections, and deep expertise across different sectors, industries, and transportation modes, means we can be counted on for process excellence that will save time and money. Position Summary: This position will be a part of the Landside Transportation Execution group. We are seeking an agile, service driven leader capable of understanding business requirements and delivering results through a large union workforce. The chosen candidate will be accountable for the timely movement of Carrier Haulage shipments and intermodal cost leadership within their assigned scope. This professional will be responsible for monitoring the overall health of the network and management of the respective vendors in accordance with the contractual service level agreements. A successful candidate will be able to quickly build and leverage a diverse network of internal/external stakeholders to exceed customer expectations and drive value for our team and organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Five or more years transportation experience required preferably in operational logistics.
Proven leadership skills and ability to create followership.
Customer oriented
Strong execution mindset
Strong understanding of transportation industry and in particular internal shipment cost drivers
Articulate individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organization and possesses excellent communication skills
Ability to build strong effective networks
Organizational and time management skills – multi-tasking and prioritizing, planning work activities efficiently to meet deadlines and high-level goals
Conflict resolution and negotiation – bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences
Drive for results – drives for results and success, conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure, persist despite obstacles and opposition
Team player – works together with others in the business unit to achieve results, fosters teamwork
Proven ability to deliver under pressure with composure
Knowledge of risk management with the ability to identify activities
Working knowledge of MS office products and ability to quickly adapt to software

Responsibilities

Responsible for the daily management of the Carrier Haulage Product through the Emeryville/Oakland gateway
Oversee the dispatch operation for rail, truck and barge shipments for all Carrier Haulage Bills of Lading. Ensure timely delivery at the lowest cost
Day to day Management of a large group of ILWU union clerical staff in Emeryville related to delivery execution, training and grievance resolution
Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all regulatory/contractual requirements and industry standards
Provide accessible daily leadership to handle escalations, coaching, internal review sessions and external customer meetings
Develop priorities, manage team performance, and ensure alignment to clearly defined objectives and targets to deliver best in class customer experience
Actively pursues cost saving initiatives to drive down intermodal, positioning and storage costs
Ensure that the equipment turnaround is optimized with close focus on longstanding equipment
Ensure all new change initiatives are implemented within global standards and in adherence to contractual obligations.
Drive a culture of Operational Excellence within the Landside community, conduct regular performance dialogue in the main executing sites to detect existing and potential process flaws, determine corrective or preventive measures where indicated, and follow up to ensure processes have been improved and implemented
Build and maintain relationships with vendors, customers and staff to drive collaboration and achieve mutual goals
Lead performance management discussions with vendors through data driven discussions and regular business reviews