Jobs at Maersk Line

Opportunity

• Maersk is currently looking to hire a candidate to take up the role as Reefer Supervisor in Mombasa.

He/she will be responsible for:

• Equipment maintenance, repair of refrigerated containers and generators(gensets) according to manufactures specifications and client’s standards.
• Ensuring that reefer/genset technicians are performing their job efficiently keeping a watch on safe operations) and providing training to new technicians.
• Assist and Participate in any internal or external audits

We offer

In this position, the incumbent will have an opportunity to acquire skills and knowledge in the following areas:

• Refrigerated containers and refrigeration systems
• Gain valuable experience while being part of Maersk
• Relevant next career steps might be:
• Reefer Manager in a bigger site, area
• Terminal functional position

Key responsibilities

• Supervise the workshop team and ensure they deliver on all their KPI’s
• Coordinating with yard operations for placement and removal of refrigerated containers from the working area.
• Perform Maintenance and Repairs on the different manufactured Refrigerated Containers which includes: Star cool, Daikin, Thermoking and Carrier Containers.
• The incumbent will be responsible for meeting daily targets, including managing third-Party clients and meeting operational KPI’S.
• Coordinate all pre-trip inspection, minor repairs of refrigerated containers and generator sets as per standard operating procedure in place.
• The Incumbent will also implement and conform to all Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.
• Ensure close coordination with EMR team to avoid communication gaps and customer upsets that may result from poor coordination.
• Sending weekly, monthly report of all reefer activities and generator sets handled at the reefer depot.
• Ensuring all tasks are accorded the urgency they need, mail attended to promptly.
• Plan for timely call outs for minor repairs for refrigerated containers and generator sets that may have passed PTI but failed at the port.

Financial:

• Ensure all repairs are captured and accounted for in MERC Plus.
• Achieve Daily Targets.
• Cost Driven.

Customer:

• Perform Reefer repairs according to Customer standards and requirements.
• Ensure all third-Party Units Estimated within 48 hrs of entering the Depot.
• Ensure all Maersk Reefer Units Estimated within 2 days of entering the Depot.
• Manage OOS according to Customer KPI’s set for Depot operations.

Health and Safety:

• Observing and adhering to HSSE procedure in place including using appropriate working tools and personal protective equipment and conforms to Global Health and Safety Standards.
• Ensuring that the reefer cleaning area, genset storage racks, reefer spares stores are always clean and tidy
• The successful candidate must conform to Company Health and Safety rules and Regulations and be responsible for adhering and completing actions in Gizmo.

We are looking for

• (IPE Factor: Knowledge) Diploma or certification in refrigeration/electrical/Mechanical
• 4+ years’ experience as a Reefer Technician
• Extensive knowledge in repairing refrigerated containers/systems both mechanical and structural
• Knowledge of container business and related functions
• Ability to work independently and take initiative/be proactive
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to communicate and report effectively
• Aptitude in math and strong problem-solving abilities
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with staff, customers, service providers etc.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good physical condition and stamina
• Fluency in English

DEADLINE: 23RD MARCH 2022

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Opportunity

We are hiring a Logistics & Services Procurement Manager to join our Procurement team in Nairobi.

The person will ensure that every dollar spent is spent professionally. This is achieved by reducing operating expenses and driving a saving mindset by applying procurement capabilities and tools. The function aims to attain a competitive asset base for the future that is fully operational, at cost, on time. The scene comes with significant pressure to optimise costs and increase the returned value from our suppliers, so that we can provide maximum value to our customers.
How we overcome this challenge and catapult above our competitors is the ultimate question within Maersk Africa. This is your opportunity to join and make a difference to Maersk’s development!

We offer

• A unique opportunity for personal and professional development in a team of 22 professionals managing a portfolio of ~200m USD per year
• A procurement career while building a strong platform for future leadership roles within Maersk
• Accountability and opportunity to deliver impact regardless of tenure
• Senior management exposure from day one
• Ability to get familiarized working in and with Africa, while being exposed to global operations and creating global impact
• A fast-paced and dynamic environment with a distinct respect for the individual
• An international team with likeminded young top performers
• Diverse project portfolio and ability to see end-to-end procurement cycle

Key responsibilities

• Working as an L&S Procurement Manager you will be responsible for managing a portfolio, e.g. a sub-region of Africa spanning multiple countries and categories (trucking, customs house brokerage, warehousing, depots, equipment maintenance and repair, rail etc.)
• Driving Maersk’s vision of becoming a global integrator of container logistics and growing the company’s L&S footprint in Africa.
• Managing your own work module independently, while being part of a team
• Solving problems in a structured and analytical manner
• Conducting tenders and negotiations independently
• Managing internal and external stakeholder relations

We are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management
• In possession of a tertiary purchasing qualification (supply chain or purchasing) is preferred.
• At least +10 years of experience in procurement or business development at a multi-national company
• At least 5 years of experience in a management position
• Outstanding professional performance
• Enthusiastic, positive and self-energised
• Strategic mind-set and an ability to create seamless and creative solutions to challenging goals
• Strong personal impact with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven outstanding negotiation skills and ability to engage with suppliers and internal stakeholders and build meaningful relationships in order to grow the L&S landscape.
• Work cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives and to support team goals
• Ability to work in ambiguous contexts and quickly adapt without losing speed or executional focus
• Seek new opportunities with the customer in mind and be open to and listen to new ideas and different perspectives
• Strong independent drive to achieve success in your work
• Results driven and action orientated individual
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of customer business from an L&S perspective, supply chain and financial insights.
• Aptitude for leadership and inspiring others to excel

DEADLINE: 22ND MARCH 2022

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Opportunity

The core of this role is to come closer to the business to understand the breadth and depth of what goes on within the daily workings of the business they support.
This role will step away from the routine elements of just providing Data and Reports towards bringing value through insights, recommendations, and impact to the business with the aim of enabling the business with clear analysis & providing a clear view of the available options that are backed by data. The tough choices being made have to be data driven to ensure that this is the best call for the business.
To ensure success, the FBP will partner with Functions and Area Leadership to break down large problems into smaller fragments and partner with the business through resolution of these problems.

We offer

As Finance Business Partner (FBP) you will have the opportunity to provide performance management, financial analytics and decision support to the Area MD and Area Leadership Teams. Your detailed understanding of the financial numbers combined with solid business knowledge will allow you to challenge and contribute to more data driven decisions within the Area Leadership Teams thereby ensuring lowest possible cost of execution.

As part of a dynamic global network, you will be working closely together with the leadership team in Eastern Africa Area, your peers across the world as well as with senior stakeholders in the commercial organization throughout Africa Region.

Our ideal candidate has a solid background in business controlling, a thorough understanding of operational and financial processes and a drive to achieve results through others. If you have what it takes, we look forward to receiving your application!

Key responsibilities

• WWWT – Market Share analysis – Ensure full market share data for the area is available and the changes if any analysed with further deep dive into the causes of changes
• Analyse CFS businesses profitability and ensure to take corrective and advisory actions with strong data driven approach
• Train the Accounting managers and other team members in various aspects of business like Cube, Inland engine, Aspire, Budgeting
• Market Share: Ensure full visibility on market share developments versus targets within a standard framework and analyse key drivers for market developments and conduct needed forecasts and gap analysis
• Business Cases: Ensure that complete business cases are in place for different projects across area port coverage, investment memos and approvals , new inland offerings including CFS and warehouses, Profit tracking of the Warehousing business , Investment follow up of the past projects
• Target Setting: Coordinate target setting for both SG&A and L&S and quarterly RoFo process for the Area to ensure that both short- and long-term strategic priorities are catered for. Granular and bottom up budgeting at country/ entity and cost center level.
• SG&A budgeting in Aspire Tool, providing clarity of Sg&A budget between the total business, L&S business and all segments of business
• Tracking of budget against actual and taking corrective actions to ensure entity stick to the budget
• Segregation of multiple CFS /activities within the same entity and ensuring performance management of all units separately.
• L&S Performance management: of agreed upon actions to ensure that each action can be measured on a concrete outcome.
• MOS: Responsible for providing required data and analytics for weekly/monthly flow of MOS including Monthly performance Calls. Ensure full coordination with Regional FBP on all aspects of business. Communicate performance throughout the organization using standard Tiger and global Reports to ensure everyone has the same understanding of Sales performance. Standardize the reporting landscape, establishing and maintaining the standard reporting requirements on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
• Boxi/FBR super user: Provide training and review standard report requirements/enhancements with Region and CEN. Applications TBD.
• Best practices: Share and ensure local adoption of best practices across Areas, Regions and Centre including cross-regional work assignments and acting as a focal point for Region and Centre standardization initiatives.
• Credit management of customers including approval of credits as per organisational rules
• Keep control of the receivables across the area and drive the collections
• Custodian of the investment trackers in coordination with CFO and ensuring full alignment with country / area team
• Custodian of the Area authority matrix; Review the global authority matrix and align with local authorities. Provide guidance and clarity on the various authorities in the Area.
• FTE review and alignment with HR and CFO. Coordinating with HR to ensure efficient FTE target setting, periodic review and coordination with region HR and CFO to ensure proper visibility.
• Ensuring proper provision of staff related costs
• Analyze the processes of booking cost and revenue and take corrective actions where needed in the L&S business

We are looking for

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Finance or Economics/ACCA/CFA/CA
• CPA Qualification and membership to a Professional Body
• Minimum 5 years of relevant financial experience as an FBP with a multinational organisation, working as part of a business leadership team or in a consulting firm.
• Experience of working within a Sales, Product or Pricing environment would be an added advantage
• Proven ability to influence without authority and engage confidently with leaders at all levels.
• Possess analytical skills and detailed orientation.
• Timeline oriented and ability to deliver within given timeline , Ability to work with multiple timelines and able to sustain the peaks of business needs
• Demonstrate business knowledge
• An excellent command of spoken and written English
• Possess a strong understanding of the cost and revenue drivers within logistics industry
• Ambition and drive to excel together with others.
• Alignment with our values
• An international mind-set and inclusive behaviour.
• You are a self-starter with a strong driving force, striving for continuous improvement and wanting to solve problems even if finding answers are not easy.
• You are a team player with ability to engage with and influence, guide and challenge multiple stakeholders.
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong integrity and collaboration mindset that goes well with people at all levels in a global organization.
• You are skilled in Excel and PowerPoint, while experience from BI and SAP systems is a plus

DEADLINE: 20TH MARCH 2022