
Cross-border Transport Manager
A.P. Moller - Maersk
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Ho Chi Minh City • Vietnam
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About the role
- Support the Area Operations Manager and Product leaders in the Area to set the strategic direction for Cross-border Transportation product.
- Structure, staff and manage the Area/Country Cross-border Operations team to run the business efficiently in accordance with defined product commitments.
- Foster an engaged organization by continuously developing skills and accelerating talent growth through targeted coaching.
- Lead Transport Operations teams in adopting digital-focused practices for Maersk’s transformation journey internally and with Customers.
- Drive Cross-border functional outcomes.
- Execute cross-border solutions in a reliable, predictable and efficient manner.
- Set and lead teams through clearly defined annual targets rooted in objectives balancing quality, cost and consistency.
- Monitor service quality of Cross-border across customers and modes (e.g. Truck, Rail, Barge) and act on non-compliance to defined product or customer standards.
- Work with internal stakeholders to fine-tune all facets of running Transport Delivery: Safety (HSSE), Control (Finance), Cost (Procurement), Product Standardization (Product / Sales), Process Efficiency (CI) etc.
- Oversee all operations related business controls and evidence to be timely submitted.
- Actively monitor cross-border metrics and drive team towards achieving excellence.
- Develop and sustain a capable Cross-border team.
- Build teams – directly or through team managers’ – with strong orientation towards delivering superior Inland customer quality as per the Inland product outcomes committed in OIPC.
- Identify / attract and retain talent and equip them with an ambitious learning plan; offering constant opportunities to practice innovation and change leadership.
- Ensure Inland Delivery team(s) are trained and practice in accordance with global standards for managing inland orders, safety and local legal regulations.
- Map local risks (structural, seasonal etc.) to develop and maintain business continuity plans.
- Drive Cost to Serve focus.
- Work consistently to reduce cost to serve to remain competitive on both quality and cost in changing market conditions.
- Manage Cross-border capacity according to demand; plan for optimal mix of local Delivery team, GSC and 3rd party operations.
- Actively monitor and manage volume trajectory of customer base; work with CX and Sales to reduce churn and expedite new and additional business conversion.
- Constantly feed timely market and customer information back to Product and Sales.
Requirements
- At least 10 years’ professional experience as at similar role(s) in logistics and services industry.
- Excellent knowledge and practical experience of Cross-border Transportation between Vietnam and neighbour countries.
- Language proficiency: Professional English level and Native level of Vietnamese OR Thais. Chinese proficiency is a big plus.
- Strong leadership with a proven ability to build and nurture high-performing, cohesive teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, empowerment, and shared accountability.
- Comprehensive knowledge of transport operations and product portfolios, enabling strategic alignment with company objectives.
- Exceptional customer-centric mindset, with a steadfast commitment to delivering superior service and fostering long-term client relationships.
- Astute stakeholder management capabilities, adept at navigating complex relationships and securing cross-functional alignment.
- Strong commercial acumen and cost-awareness, consistently demonstrating prudent resource allocation and financial stewardship.
- Relentless results orientation, with a distinguished track record of surpassing performance targets and driving sustainable growth.
- Ability to travel across Mekong countries.
Benefits
- This is an exciting career opportunity in an international, challenging business setting known for diversity and being a high paced environment.
- Focus on creating valuable relations with current and new customers.
- Work with highly professional teams in an environment where you will be valued, recognized and well rewarded.
- 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
Cross-border TransportationTransport OperationsCost to ServeBusiness Continuity PlanningProcess EfficiencySafety (HSSE)Financial StewardshipStakeholder ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementLogistics Management
Soft Skills
LeadershipTeam BuildingCollaborationEmpowermentAccountabilityCustomer-centric MindsetResults OrientationCommercial AcumenTalent DevelopmentChange Leadership