The posting
Make an impact at the heart of one of our busiest networks
Western Mediterranean is one of the busiest and most important areas in our global network. Every day, vessels, cargo, ports, terminals and connections need to come together to keep thousands of customer shipments moving as planned.
As Coastal Lead WMED, you will be right at the centre of it, taking responsibility for planning and executing a portfolio of shipping services and making decisions that directly influence our customers, network reliability and how we use our vessels and capacity.
This is a role for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment where no two days are the same. You will solve operational challenges, balance priorities and collaborate with colleagues across functions and our wider global network.
You don't need to arrive knowing every detail of ocean operations. What matters is curiosity, ownership and a willingness to learn. WMED is an environment where you will learn quickly, gain broad exposure to our business and see the impact of your decisions every day.
Technology is increasingly at the heart of how we run our network. Across Maersk, we continuously adopt digital solutions to make better decisions, improve efficiency and deliver better outcomes. As Coastal Lead, you will be expected to embrace new technology and help translate it into better operational execution.
We offer
At Maersk, you become part of an organisation that connects businesses and communities across the world and plays a central role in global trade.
Our values guide how we work and make decisions. You'll be trusted with real responsibility, encouraged to challenge how things are done and given opportunities to develop your understanding of both our operations and the wider business.
Within WMED, you will join a close-knit, energetic team in a demanding but rewarding environment. We support each other when things get busy, share knowledge and celebrate our successes together.
This role gives you the opportunity to:
- Take ownership of services that matter to our customers and global network.
- Work in one of Maersk's most dynamic operational areas.
- Learn how a complex international shipping network is planned and managed.
- Work with colleagues across countries, functions and different parts of Maersk.
- Develop your decision-making, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
- Become part of a WMED team built around teamwork, trust and helping each other succeed.
What you will be responsible for:
Your job is ultimately quite simple to describe: make sure our services run as reliably, efficiently and safely as possible, while keeping our customers at the centre of our decisions.
- Keep our services running
Plan and coordinate the day-to-day operation of your services. When disruption happens, you will work with the wider team to find solutions, recover the service and minimise customer impact.
- Protect customer connections
Monitor connections across our network, identify risks early and take action to keep customer cargo moving as planned.
- Make the best use of our capacity
Work with commercial and operational teams to anticipate demand, identify capacity constraints and find solutions when requirements change.
Balance reliability, customer impact and cost
Make decisions that balance customer needs, operational reliability and cost, while looking for opportunities to improve efficiency and use our assets effectively.
- Improve how we operate
Challenge existing ways of working and explore how data, digital tools, automation and new technology can make our operation smarter, faster and more reliable. Help turn new ideas and technology into practical improvements.
- Work as one team
Work closely with colleagues across planning, execution, commercial teams, terminals, equipment, hubs and our wider network. Building relationships and bringing people together around the best solution is a key part of the role.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership in a fast-moving environment and wants to understand how a complex global network works.
You will probably recognise yourself in several of these:
- You enjoy solving problems and making decisions.
- You can manage multiple priorities while staying calm and structured when circumstances change.
- You are curious and naturally ask, "How can we make this work better?"
- You are tech-savvy and/or genuinely interested in new technology, data and automation, and keen to learn and adopt new solutions.
- You communicate clearly and enjoy working with people across different teams, cultures and backgrounds.
- You take ownership and responsibility for outcomes.
- You understand that great customer outcomes and strong operational performance go hand in hand.
- You are a team player who steps in and helps others when needed.
- You reflect Maersk's values in how you work and collaborate.
Ocean operations experience is valuable, but curiosity, judgement, a digital mindset and willingness to learn are just as important.
If you want meaningful responsibility, a steep learning curve and the opportunity to experience what it takes to run one of our busiest global networks, WMED is a great place to do it.
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 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 perform a job, please contact [email protected].
#RPO
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 [email protected].
