Uptake Manager

We offer you exciting career opportunities with an international reach to further expand your experience through our diversity-focused and award-winning talent development initiatives.

We have a competitive compensation and benefits package for full-time employees. Our talent policies are recognized world-wide as one of the best in the industry and we continue to look for new ways to invest in our people through ongoing personal and professional development initiatives.

We value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job. We’re proud of that and we see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Maersk Line is the world’s leading container shipping and logistics company and part of the A.P. Moller Maersk Group, headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. The Group employs about 100,000 people in 135 countries offering our employees endless opportunities.

Intra-America market is a critical element of Maersk Line Latin America Ocean Product. We have an entrepreneurial spirit and a vibrant fast-paced work environment where employees are empowered and expected to take ownership of the situation.

As part of the Intra-America Market Uptake team, the person will be assigned Intra-America services and be accountable for the daily coordination between Market/SPOT Pricing management, local commercial teams, and Customer Delivery operations. In charge of vessel capacity planning, have alignment with commercial drivers and operational capabilities. Such will require a strong drive, result oriented mindset and ability to deal with a wide range of stakeholders.

We are looking for candidates who are not afraid of taking challenges and extracting value from complex situations.

Main objectives: provide commercial demand forecasting, maximize vessel utilization, deliver service reliability, control cost factors, support trade and commercial drivers.

Ability to balance commercial and operational factors is key to success in this role. Uptake and optimization function is the one who knows the booking (volume) pipeline well and provide uptake visibility to commercial teams designing rate strategies and sales tactics. The person will also lead assigned projects including seasonal planning, forecasting, transformation process improvement and others. As part of a large team of people, he/she will support colleagues with occasional back up planning and knowledge sharing, also contribute to keep the positive working environment in the team.

We Offer

In this position, the person will learn:

• Concepts of Intra America Market drivers, shipping service, commercial and yield drivers, and capacity management.
• Vessel capacity optimization techniques, balancing supply and demand, drive ideal cargo mix.
• Improve analytical skills and participating in decision making to optimize service results.
• Learn the dynamics of Intra-America trade which is one of fastest growing trade in the world.
• Direct interaction with senior management team.
• Stakeholder management via coordination across functions in HQ and Country offices.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor booking (volume) and perform uptake via forecasting skills and internal tools.
• Manage vessel space / allocations with the aim to improve utilization and Trade performance.
• Execute space planning and execution process, including cargo transfer and prioritization.
• Assist on development of seasonal network plans including rationalization or extra loaders.
• Work close with Commercial teams for driving volumes.
• Work close with IAM Marine Operation teams to ensure schedule reliability. Handle contingencies in case of operational constraints (i.e. port omissions, swaps, schedule delays, cargo overflows, etc.)
• Work close with Stowage Planners on how to optimize vessel intake.
• Prepare and maintain contingency handbooks to facilitate daily decision-making process.
• Assist Trade Managers and Network Planning teams with inputs for services improvement.
• Contribute with ideas to improve processes within the team and across departments.
  
  

Who We Are Looking For

• At least 3 years of experience at similar position(s) in Line operations, vessel planning, capacity, commercial or yield management.
• Fluent English, Spanish is a plus
• Highly analytical and comfortable working with complexity in a fast-paced environment.
• Result oriented. Strong drive to perform and make things happen.
• Able to speak up and take ownership of situation involving large number of stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills and team player, able to collaborate with colleagues across different functions.
• Process improvement and cost focused mindset.
  
  

Notice to applicants applying to positions in the United States

You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S

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.

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing accommodationrequests@maersk.com.

Uptake Manager