Area Head of Landside Operations, Mekong

Maersk

Vietnam, Hồ Chí Minh, Ho Chi Minh City, 71100Posted Oct 22, 2026Discovered via the company's careers siteMatch locked

Full time10+ years exp

About the role

This is an exciting career opportunity to work in a multinational, Global 500 company that makes global trade happen. You will be interacting daily with colleagues internationally, giving you the opportunity to develop your professional skills in a global environment. We provide support for you to shape your own career by achieving expertise and learning on the job.

We Offer

Maersk being the global leader in the industry, you'll have the opportunity to work for a large global organization and get exposure to excellent processes and systems. You will join an organization that offers a challenging and rewarding career where everyone's contribution is valued and rewarded. On leadership and mentoring, Maersk has a nurturing management culture. Throughout their career, your leaders will support your ideas and provide necessary advice and training. You'll be given the opportunity to prove yourself, as well as challenging work that develops your abilities. On career development, there are wide range of roles in Maersk and Maersk has a very good career mobility program that establishes a culture of priority consideration to internal candidates and to encourage employees to take responsibility for managing their careers whether to move laterally or vertically.

Regional Head of Landside Operations APA

This position is responsible for managing end-to-end dispatch operations, including shipment planning, carrier assignment, container movement monitoring, and ensuring timely delivery to customer locations. In addition to dispatch execution, the role oversees exception management activities such as vendor dispute resolution, charge approvals, and addressing operational issues that disrupt the standard process flow. The position also drives continuous improvement by identifying and implementing solutions to eliminate recurring disruptions and enhance overall process efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

·Business Performance - contribute to business performance by the way of ensuring contribution margin across customers are profitable/positive

·Ensure the process has strong controls so there is no revenue leakage

·Ensure all processes are performed as per the agreed terms in Service Level Agreement - Timely & Accurate and maintain and develop effective and efficient operational set-ups and procedures

·Ensure compliance to Performance Management Framework. Track and monitor other KPI's related to the process

·Focus on people engagement by motivating and coaching highly energized team to deliver organizational outcomes with an owner's mindset

·Have a continuous improvement mind-set

·Stakeholder communication: Regularly participate and take necessary call / discussions with Business Partners; Timely & professional interaction with Business Partners / Stakeholders; Communicate & Co-ordination with other teams within GSC.

·Actively participate in relevant business contingency testing. Support other GSC's during contingency procedures.

·Strict adherence to APM-M Group culture, values and reputation and ensure compliance with APM-M Group and CB policies.

·To promote an environment of Effective Communication, Constant improvement and live our values.

·Support the team in any escalation or inconvenience that may arise in the operation.

Qualifications

Graduate, ideally Finance and Accounting or Postgraduate in any discipline

At least 10-12 years' experience in operations, shipping container and logistics or Freight forwarder industry. Knowledge on landside business would be an added advantage

Should have prior experience leading a team of Individual contributors or Team leaders

Basic knowledge of capacity management/preparing staffing plan

Experience working in a global business environment, including cultural aspects

Excellent verbal and written English skills for coordination with Stakeholders

Highly result oriented, ready to take challenges/collaborate with cross functional teams and able to work under pressure

Capacity to handle change, stay open to different ideas and support for positive change

Understand work in an agile manner, High analytical / problem-solving skills

Proactive leader with customer service mindset

Large scale improvement (standardization and process capability) implementation experience

Focus on productivity, quality, WFO adherence, SLA compliance, and Kaizen.

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 to perform a job, please contact us by emailing accommodationrequests@maersk.com .

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Skills

agile

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