Landside Operations Team Leader at A.P. Moller -… · Istanbul

Landside Operations Team Leader Location: Turkey, Istanbul, 34768 Landside Operations Team Leader Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and has been industry pioneer for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence. At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organization reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve. With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics. Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk. Key Responsibilities •    Responsible for multicarrier and rented truck of inland operations across the country to ensure growth, profitability, and high customer satisfaction. •    Oversee and optimize transport routes (truck, rail) to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery, considering traffic, weather and operational risks. •    Supervise end to end freight order management, from booking to final dispatch, ensuring operational excellence and compliance. •    Monitor shipment status proactively throughout its lifecycle, ensuring timely updates and issue resolution. •    Maintain accurate and timely records of inland operations; analyze shipment data to identify trends and areas for improvement. •    Ensure clear and consistent communication with customers regarding shipment status, delays, or disruptions. •    Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including vendors, customers and internal teams. •    Develop and implement strategies to improve inland operational efficiency, including process optimization and cost reduction initiatives. •    Drive effective vendor performance management through regular reviews and feedback sessions. •    Ensure compliance with internal governance frameworks and transport related regulatory requirements. •    Contribute to business development and process innovation by identifying opportunities for improvement in inland logistics. •    Manage escalations and complaints during transportation, coordinating with internal teams and vendors to ensure swift resolution. •    Lead and manage related inland team, provide coaching, training, and performance oversight in line with company policies and transport regulations. We are looking for: •    University degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or a related field. •    Around 6-8 years of experience in inland transportation, logistics operations, or supply chain management, preferably in a multinational or matrix organization. Fleet management experience is a must. •    Proven experience in managing teams and leading operational functions with a focus on performance, efficiency, and service delivery. •    Strong knowledge of transport planning, freight order management, and vendor coordination across multiple transport modes (truck, rail). •    Experience in working with transport management systems (TMS), ERP platforms, and digital logistics tools is a plus. •    Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret operational data and drive continuous improvement. •    Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to collaborate across functions and geographies. •    Proactive, structured, and customer-focused mindset with a passion for operational excellence. •    Fluency in English and Turkish, both written and spoken. •    Proficient at MS Office programs. We offer This is an exciting career opportunity in an international, challenging business setting known for diversity and high paced environment. You will get to focus on creating valuable relations with current and new customers and work with highly professional teams in an environment where you will be valued, recognized and well rewarded. You will work with amazing and diverse colleagues with a deep sense of commitment to live Our Values and together, go all the way for our customers, society and for each other. The personal data provided to our company within the scope of job applications will be processed by Maersk Denizcilik Anonim Şirketi (“Maersk Denizcilik”) for the purpose of conducting the application process for candidates. As part of the A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S (APMM) group, we use a global web-based application with servers located abroad to collect and evaluate job applications by our international recruitment teams. To ensure the protection of your personal data in the context of cross-border transfers, we implement the Standard Contractual Clauses issued by the Turkish Personal Data Protection Board and submit the required filings to the Authority. For detailed information regarding our data processing activities, as well as your rights and the relevant privacy notice, you may refer to our Global Data Privacy Statement for Recruiting at https://www.maersk.com/careers/recruitment-process/privacy-statement. Under Article 11 of the Law, you can submit your requests regarding your rights to us via kvkk@maersk.com. For the protection of your personal data, we kindly request that you do not include any special categories of personal data or any personal data unrelated to the evaluation of your job application #LI-Hybrid 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.