Head of Airfreight Product NEC

Head of Airfreight Product NEC

Lead execution of Maersk Airfreight strategy within the Area to deliver profitable growth, operational excellence, and customer value. Accountable for Area P&L, market competitiveness, and service quality through effective procurement, pricing, and solution design. Drive operational performance, compliance, and process standardization while fostering collaboration across Area, Regional, and Global teams. Serve as a key leader in the Area, enabling Sales, guiding strategic initiatives, and ensuring seamless integration of Airfreight solutions across gateways and the network.

What we offer you

• We offer an exciting job opportunity in an internationally growing business environment characterized by high pace.

• You will work in a team with motivated and engaged people with a diverse background

• We have possibility to work from home for a few days per week.

• An attractive compensation package including an annual bonus based on the company’s performance

Key responsibilities

• Area P&L Management. Responsible and Accountable for Area Airfreight P&L and achieving budget targets.

• Growth and Market Competitiveness. Drive sustainable growth across customers in the Area and strengthen market competitiveness.

• Sales Enablement and Guidance. Align Airfreight objectives with business goals. Act as product expert for Sales, ensuring Airfreight is easy to sell and enabling Sales to deliver on targets.

• Procurement. Execute Airfreight strategy within the Area. Identify procurement leverage opportunities and maintain relationships with preferred partners at Area level. Support gateway procurement activities.

• Pricing and Tenders. Implement Area pricing approach aligned with regional and global strategy. Accountable for RFQ pricing and spot pricing within defined thresholds. Support local pricing desks as needed.

• Solution Design. Develop customer-specific Airfreight solutions within the Area network, leveraging gateways and consolidation points.

• Gateway and Operations Management. Oversee gateway operations, ensuring consolidation/de-consolidation efficiency, cost optimization, and service quality. Drive GP improvement and OTP delivery.

• Business Process Excellence. Identify operational pain points requiring Area intervention and resolve in alignment with Regional and Center BPE. Drive process standardization across countries in the Area.

• Collaboration and Governance. Partner with Regional Airfreight leadership to deploy new processes and solutions. Coordinate with other Area Heads to align strategies and share best practices.

• Resource Management. Manage operational resources in line with productivity and forecast targets. Ensure proper staffing, training, and development.

• Customer Engagement. Build and maintain strong customer relationships to ensure service quality and support growth ambitions.

Your profile

Comprehensive insight on global supply chain development

Visionary and strategic thinking

Customer centric mindset

Abundant and expertise Air product knowledge and experience

Ambitious growth confidence

Strong project management skill

Data driven analytical skills

Collaboration over negotiation

Influential communication skills

Proficient English

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  accommodationrequests@maersk.com.