Intra-Asia market is a critical element of Maersk Line ASIA ocean product and the regional office based in Singapore providing shipping services in 14 countries across Asia,the most emerging market globally. 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-Asia Market Uptake and Optimization team, the person will be assigned Intra-Asia services and be accountable for the daily coordination between Market/Revenue management and Customer Delivery operations. In charge of vessel space planning, in 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 charge and extracting value from complex situations.

Main objectives: commercial demand forecasting, vessel utilization, service reliability, cost control, support trade and commercial drivers. Ability to balance commercial and operational factors is key to success in this role. Uptake and optimization are the ones who know the booking (volume) pipeline and provide uptake visibility to commercial teams designing sales tactics. The person will also lead assigned projects including seasonal planning, forecasting, process improvement and others. As part of a team of 29 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

Maersk is the world’s leading container shipping and logistics company. Maersk is 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. A.P. Moller Maersk is also one of the Fortune 500 top global companies

What We Offer

In this position, the person will learn:

• Concepts of Intra Asia Market drivers, shipping service, commercial and yield drivers, and capacity management.

• Vessel optimisation techniques, balancing supply and demand, drive ideal cargo mix.

• Improve analytical skills and participating in decision making to optimise service results

• Learn the dynamics of Intra-Asia 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) uptake via forecast and internal tools

• Manage 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 rationalisation or extra loaders

• Work close to Commercial teams driving volumes

• Work close to Marine Operations to ensure schedule reliability. Handle contingencies in case of operational constraints (i.e. port omissions, swaps, schedule delays, cargo overflows, etc.)

• Work close to 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

• 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

• At least 3 years of experience in Line operations, vessel planning, capacity, commercial or yield management.

• Assist on development of seasonal network plans including rationalisation or extra loaders