Landside Transportation Operations Leader

Maersk

Ivory Coast
Not specified (assumed to be hybrid or onsite due to the location context)
In-depth knowledge of west africa landside transportation market
Strong exposure to ivory coast logistics operations
Ability to interpret p&l performance and financial insights
Maersk is seeking a Landside Transportation Operations Leader to oversee and enhance inland transportation operations in Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of the West African transportation market, strong leadership skills, and the ability to optimize operational performance while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards

Job Summary

  • This role drives inland first-mile operations across Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso, ensuring safe, cost-efficient, and reliable cargo delivery.
  • The position offers direct ownership of operational efficiency, asset utilization, and vendor performance management within a complex global organization.
  • Maersk seeks a leader with strong commercial acumen to optimize cost drivers and service levers while building high-performing teams.

Matching Summary

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Maersk is seeking a Landside Transportation Operations Leader to oversee and enhance inland transportation operations in Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of the West African transportation market, strong leadership skills, and the ability to optimize operational performance while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • In-depth knowledge of West Africa Landside transportation market
  • Strong exposure to Ivory Coast logistics operations
  • Ability to interpret P&L performance and financial insights
  • Proven leadership track record managing teams
  • Clear understanding of service level management

Nice-to-have

  • Strong cross-functional awareness in matrix organization
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills
  • Confidence to challenge status quo
  • Ability to work effectively in diverse environments
  • Experience with trucking and rail optimization

Key Requirements

  • In-depth knowledge of West Africa Landside transportation market
  • Strong exposure to Ivory Coast
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret P&L performance
  • Proven leadership track record
  • Fluency in English and French

Work Rights

Not specified

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