Job Vacancy Overview

4 Positions at Maersk Group

Date posted: 22 - Nov - 2022

Job Title

Pre-legal Collections Counsel (Position1)

Location: Lagos

Requirements

Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 70,000 people. With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere - all over the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Pre-legal Collections Counsel

Job Requisition ID: R47283
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time

Opportunity

We are looking for a candidate to take up the new role of Pre-Legal Collections Counsel in Nigeria.
As a Legal Collection Counsel, you are accountable for the execution of the day-to-day processing of transactions within defined standard operating procedures with a purpose of achieving service delivery goals for the organization and providing first level support for both technical and functional issues raised by end users.
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.
Key Responsibilities

Attend meetings as required and provide detailed reports of amounts under your management.
Handle disputes from customers in coordination with Collectors, GSC teams and ensure the issues are resolved.
Send demand letters to customers detailing the nature & extent of their debt and follow up to ensure the outstanding amounts are paid.
Follow up with the payment application team to ensure all payments received from customers are correctly applied in a timely fashion.
Visit customer premises and follow up for payment of overdue invoices where necessary.
Where customers are non-responsive/unreachable, contact cx/sales teams in the various countries to provide alternative contacts/visit the customers.
Maintain a record of all accounts under your management with a current update on their status.
Maintain communication with Global OTC team for weekly reports on incoming accounts to legal from AR
Maintain communication with In-country & GSC  collections  teams  for  supporting documentation as well as information on collection actions taken before tagging accounts under legal and customer responses (if any).
Instruct   private   investigators/collection   agencies   to   trace/attempt   collection where collection options have been exhausted without response/payment.
Maintain a record of all  accounts under the management  of  Private Investigators/Collection Agencies with a current update on their status.
Vet & process invoices for said vendors to ensure payment in accordance with agreed terms.
Provide   relevant   supporting   documentation   to   the   external   lawyers, including investigation reports where relevant.
Who We Are Looking For

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, a Degree in Law ( is a plus).
3 - 5 years of working experience in Law.
Outstanding negotiation skills.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Ability to manage conflict and dissent in a professional manner.
Able to manage pressure, self-driven, accountable, and passionate to delivering results.
Fluent English ( is a must).
We Offer

An exciting role which is part of a dynamic and international organization with the opportunity to continuously apply and develop your competencies.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package and are continuously searching for new ways to invest in our talent through ongoing personal and professional development initiatives.
Lastly, as one of the cornerstones of our values, we strive to deliver the right environment for our people while fostering a culture of fairness, mutual respect, responsibility, and care for our business and our customers.

Method of Application

Interested and Qualified Candidate Should Click the APPLY Button Below: Our Recruitment Process Please apply before the Application Closing Date. If your profile matches job requirements, our recruiter will get in touch to share more about the role and get to know you better. If successful, you will discuss the role with the Line Manager and his team.

Deadline

6th December, 2022.

Salary

Attractive

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Job Title

Planning Superintendent (Position2)

Location: Lagos

Requirements

Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 70,000 people. With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere - all over the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Planning Superintendent

Job Requisition ID: R47268
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time

Job Summary

Under the guidance of the Shift Manager, this position will supervise the planning team,  ensure subordinates perform their jobs efficiently and in a timely manner. 
The Incumbent will lay emphasis on the operations of the vessel, yard and rail/gate, and will also ensure effective and timely coordination of the various activities which will contribute to the achievement of the targeted Terminal productivity.
Principal Accountabilities

Manage, motivate and instruct planning team members
Structure tasks and goals, and establish efficient courses of action, set priorities, organize information and resources, efficiently execute daily tasks with considerations for high productivity through the effective allocation and utilization of task to planning staff. Always attend ongoing operations and be accessible via radio.
At the time of shift change/commencing operation check if hot-seat shift change taken place in Control room effectively and all POW commence operation.
Assure deployments and utilization of gang and equipment.
Verify crane programs prepared by vessel planner and rearrange if required to improve performance or utilization of quay and yard equipment.
Verify yard allocations made by yard planner to ensure maximum use of yard space and equipment.
Monitor gate traffic and advice to rearrange allocations if required.
Monitor the deployment of equipment for coming hours and supervise to rearrange equipment deployment and crane or containers plan if required.
Assure upcoming vessel plan and recourse plan, coordinate with berth planner and cargo controller if any amendment required.
Ensure vessel plan is approved/prepared considering stack weight, height limitation, special stow, IMDG segregation and other stowage conflict on berthed/upcoming vessels.
Closely monitor vessel, barge, rail, gate and landside operation, troubleshoot as and when required by coordinating controllers.
Look for an opportunity to perform duel and twin operation and coordinate with planner to utilize it.
Assure IMDG segregation is maintained in yard/vessel according IMDG stacking standards.
Liaise with shipping lines for vessel plan and changes.
Maintains continuity of planning process by administrating records in shift log & ensures handing over to the incoming shift.
Guide and monitor Controllers and planners performance and activities intervene as and when required.
Monitor lookahead in TOS to prearrange 
Reports system outage to System Administrator and in logbook.
Reports container leakage to shipping lines, documentation, customer service, billing and property/insurance controller.
Communication and coordination with shipping lines.
Review all activities in time to time and to coordinate with controllers and planners to improve efficiency and performance.
Act in place of control room in charge in shift and to assist shift manager as and when required.
Reports malfunctioning of reefers to shipping lines and follow-up further requirements.
Ensures adherence to procedures during exceptions.
Maintain cleanliness of the office.
Performs any other tasks assigned by superior to improve terminal efficiency and performance.
Reporting and Scope 
Direct reports:

Vessel Planner
Controllers
Yard Planner
The position reports to Shift Manager functionally.
The scope of the position is primarily local/domestic.
Work/Business Contacts and Authority :
Internal:

Staff in Operations & Engineering at various levels
Nature of contact is primarily share
Vessel master chief officer
Shipping lines / agent
Port Authority (Harbour Master)
Nature of contact is primarily shared to achieve common objectives
Critical Knowledge and Experience

High School Diploma plus a College Degree in Logistics, Operations Management or a related discipline. 
3 years of previous experience in the port execution operations or planning
5 years of previous leadership experience involving on the planning or administrative sector managing large amount of workers
Good knowledge of vessel & yard planning. Overall knowledge of terminal operation
Requires good verbal and written communications skills in English and the local language.
Has familiarity with the strict implementation of procedure, process and best practices in planning command centre, stevedoring and terminal operations.
Requires good interpersonal skills to interact across section of the company’s departments, at all levels, and with customers.
Critical Skills:

Lean Knowledge
Problem Solver mindset
Motivation
Build Effective Teams
Conflict Management
Learning & Career Opportunities:
In this position the incumbent will have a variety of learning opportunities to increment and acquire skills and knowledge in the following areas:

Broad in-depth exposure to terminal operations & technical areas
The incumbent can decide to grow in multiple paths upwards, sideways and downwards in the organization such as but not limited to:
Terminal Supervisor in other operational function, Shift Manager, Planning Manager
KPI and Target 
Shift vessel GMPH, BMPH & Moves
Shift Yard equipment performance and idle time
Number of Gate transaction and truck turnaround time
Ratio of twin lift and dual cycling operation in shift
Barge operation efficiency and moves in shift.
What We Offer

We offer you exciting career opportunities with an international reach to further expand your experience through our diversity-focused and award-winning talent development initiatives.
Energizing and pioneering, this is also an environment that keeps you motivated.
You’ll be joining a values-led, genuinely diverse, and talented team that is passionate about being there for employees, and for each other.
We strive to deliver the right environment for the right people while fostering a culture of fairness, mutual respect, responsibility, and care for our business and our customers.
We have a competitive compensation and benefits package for full-time employees. Our talent policies are recognized world-wide as one of the best in the industry and we continue to look for new ways to invest in our people through ongoing personal and professional development initiatives.
We value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job. We’re proud of that and we see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Method of Application

Interested and Qualified Candidate Should Click the APPLY Button Below:

Deadline

Not Specified

Salary

Attractive

Apply

Job Title

Planning Controller (Position3)

Location: Lagos

Requirements

Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 70,000 people. With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere - all over the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Planning Controller

Job Requisition ID: R47267
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time

Job Summary

In this role you would be responsible for the  communications with and control of all yard equipments during the execution of the vessel and yard operating plans. 
The Incumbent will act as a focal point for  communication and coordination of equipment operators and would ensure to deploy the right equipment in the right place and on right time.
Principal Accountabilities

Ensure all equipment necessary to work vessel is ready and at the correct yard location prior to start of operations.
Ensure operations are executed in accordance to priorities set by the Shift Manager, report any problem areas of operations and implement the agreed changes to resolve the problems.
Ensure the optimum utilization and reduction of idle time for all equipment employed during the designated shift, by monitoring equipment work in the Terminal Operating System (TOS) and allocating equipment where required to achieve planned productivity levels.
Develop a thorough understanding of the TOS with regards to equipment control and planning functionality and utilize them to the full in terminal operations.
Maintain a watch over the terminal area for unsafe working practices.
Contribute to “on the job” training of staff and undertake other duties within capabilities as required by management.
Plans for meal breaks and relief of equipment operators.
Monitors the TOS to identify potential clashes and delays in the yard.
Yard Equipment Controller (RTG, RS, ECH):

At the time of shift change/commencing operation look after all the Yard equipment are logged in VMT/RDT as planned based on manning allocation.
If any operator not reported/logged-in VMT/RDT, report to yard foreman/supervisor to trace operator to deploy on machine.
Allocate equipment according current workload, rearrange CHE range if required. 
Create Move hour recap (yard operation forecast report) prearrange for following hour operation.
If equipment not available or yard congestion advice Vessel planners to change vessel plan or crane program in advance.
Inform yard planner about the availability of yard equipment’s in advance to align yard plan accordingly.
Follow-up RTGs block to block transferring and movements, Rearrange CHE ranges during real time operation as required.
Monitor the idle time of all Equipment and ensure that the idle time does not exceed beyond a specified limit. Follow up with the concerned operator to resolve problems if any.
Follow-up long standing trucks and coordinate with yard supervisor to prioritize the job.
Coordinate with gate controller, if any exceptions.
Monitor CHE uncovered jobs and arrange equipment to execute the job.
Reduce and increase Equipment’s in operation according operational requirements. Ensure equal distribution of jobs for similar equipment’s at all times.
Monitor vessel discharge and loading in progress containers, assure no long waiting trucks in yard for grounding or loading.
Report to technical planner if any equipment breakdown and to define priorities. update internal report for further reference.
Coordinate with execution supervisors to manage exceptions.
Monitor operator callback request in TOS and contact the operator on time.
In the event to system breakdown/failure, communicate with equipment operators over VHF radio to facilitate execution of operations.
Report all exceptions and preparations to Planning superintendent and Shift manager. 
Always analyze, status of the equipments (e.g. breakdown, working, under planned or corrective maintenance).
Ensure to allocate RTGs in designated area if scheduled for PM Service and not to interrupt yard operation.
Logout all equipment VMT/RDT from XPS prior shift change (5 minutes before shift change).
Handover all operational details to following shift and report to Planning supervisor
Performs any other tasks assigned by superiors to improve terminal efficiency or performance.
TT (Terminal Truck) Controller:

At the time of shift change/commencing operation, look after all the TTs are logged in as planned based on manning allocation requirement.
If any operator not reported/logged-in VMT, report to TT foreman/Supervisor/OLM to trace and to manage the situation.
Communicate the discrepancy between planned and actual figures to OLM and Share the details with Shift Manager.
Communicate with Planning superintendent/Shift Manager to understand the priorities in order to deploy TT in pool associated to POW and turn dispatch mode to truck.
Monitor Vessel/Yard related activities to re-arrange Trucks for specific Crane/Yard location, TT to be reduced from busy yard location or special handling at quayside for specific POW.
Follow-up ITVS idle time and performance, communicate with execution supervisors to handle exceptions.
Manage Trucks refuel, break, shift change preparation and any other exceptions by coordination with TT foreman/Supervisor/OLM.
Update all exceptions and preparations to Planning superintendent and Shift manager.
Monitor actives jobs and in progress transactions to track trucks waiting/idling and delay.
Coordinate with RTG controller to manage longstanding Trucks.
Communicate to Yard/vessel planners for rerouting any trucks from planned locations.
Analyze at all times, status of the equipment (e.g. breakdown, working, under planned or corrective maintenance). arrange ITV to send to workshop if scheduled for PM service.
Logout all ITV from XPS prior shift change (5 minutes before shift change).
Handover all operational details to following shift and report to Planning superintendent.
Performs any other tasks assigned by superiors to improve terminal efficiency or performance.
Landside Controller:

At the time of shift change/commencing operation, look after all the planned activities to be completed during shift.
Coordinate with TT (Truck) controller to get the required number of Trucks for landside operation.
Rearrange CUP & CCU units work queue according priority, enable dispatching with available trucks in Pool for POW.
Scan and review containers positions and location to ensure no mis located nor without locations prior dispatching.
Sequence planned units according best pick to expedite shuttling.
Prepare shuffles well in advance by coordinating RTG operator.  
Pre-arrange equipment for Shuttling and ensure that equipment shall not remain busy with other activities.
Increase dual activity in shuttling by arranging CUP & CCO Work queues and to communicating to operators and supervisors. Nearest jobs which are in way of TT travel to reduce unladen ratio.
Close monitor shuttling trucks and work queue to expedite operation.
Ensure to align with shift demand and to achieve set target. Report all exception on time to Planning Superintendent and Shift Manager.
Coordinate with Yard/TT Supervisors to handle exceptions.
Monitor CHE uncovered jobs and communicate with RTG controller to arrange CHE range to execute the job.
Manage housekeeping and yard compact by coordinating Yard planner.
Handover all operational details to following shift and report to Planning superintendent.
Performs any other tasks assigned by superiors to improve terminal efficiency or performance.
Gate & Rail Controller:

At the time of shift change/commencing operation, look after all road transactions (Export/MT Gate-in, Import-Gate out).
List out long-standing transactions and left-over units for prioritizing.
Prearrange yard equipment to execute within targeted time.
Track and Trace longstanding transactions to execute or cancel the transactions to maintain TTT (Truck turnaround time).
Coordinate and communicate with Yard equipment controller to arrange equipment in time.
Monitor looks ahead advice Yard planner to rearrange yard allocation to avoid yard clash.
Coordinate with Gate supervisor to manage gate flow and transactions.
Act as focal point for gate clerks and truck drivers, contact truck driver if required.
Communicate and coordinate with Yard supervisor for special units handlings.
Monitor Road queues and alert any Fail to deck units or shortage of yard allocations.
Monitor Train arrival and plan review incoming units and prepare yard plan by coordinating yard planner.
Review train outbound list and prearrange units for execution (prepare in advance any shuffles and segregations required).
Update train arrival and departure in TOS.  
Report all exceptions to Planning superintendent and Shift manager in time.
Handover all operational details to following shift and report to Planning superintendent.
Performs any other tasks assigned by superiors to improve terminal efficiency or performance.
Barge Controller:

At the time of shift change/commencing operation, look after number barge alongside and operations.
Coordinate with TT (Truck) controller to get the required number of Trucks for barge operation.
Scan and review containers positions and location to ensure no mis located nor without locations prior dispatching.
Prepare shuffles well in advance by coordinating RTG operator.
Enable Barge POW to dispatch in assigned trucks in pool.
Increase dual activity in Barge operation and communicating to operators and supervisors. reduce unladen travel ratio to Barge shuttling trucks.
Increase opportunities to connect direct MT from barge to alongside vessels.
Close monitor barge trucks and work queue to expedite cargo operation.
Ensure to align with targets and progress. Report all exception on time to Planning Superintendent and Shift Manager.
Coordinate with Execution supervisors to handle exceptions.
Update barge arrivals and the stages in TOS and Barge booking App.
Prepare and handle required documents to execute barge operation.
Monitor and rearrange Barge plan by coordinating vessel plan. Initiate Barge outbound plan.
Monitor and coordinate barge units operation at yard, lookahead approach to avoid yard clashes, coordinate with controllers to handle units in yard within the time.
Communicate with yard equipment operators and supervisors for smooth and safe operation.
Coordinate with Yard planner for barge inbound units locations, allocations and segregations.
Ensure all units executed as planned, no leftover or rest in progress units upon finalizing barge operation.
Handover all operational details to following shift and report to Planning superintendent.
Performs any other tasks assigned by superiors to improve terminal efficiency or performance.
Reporting and Scope 

Direct reports - None
The position functionally reports to Shift Manager.
The scope of the position is primarily local/domestic.
Work/Business Contacts and Authority:
Internal:

Operations & other planning department staff on a constant basis
Equipment operators
External:

Contractors on site.
Critical Knowledge and Experience 

High School Diploma plus a College Degree in Logistics, Operations Management or a related discipline. 
Requires at least two years of work experience as a dispatcher preferably in a container terminal, else within a transportation environment.
In depth knowledge of logistics, yard planning/lay-out and container terminal operations.
Require a certificate in hazardous cargo handling.
Possess effective analytical, numeracy, reporting and problem-solving skills.
Mast have a proactive approach to improving systems and procedures that will improve operational efficiency.
Requires some knowledge of TOS vessel and yard planning systems.
Requires an understanding of vessel & yard planning, vessel and yard operations.
Has familiarity with the strict implementation of international standards of safe working practices within marine, stevedoring and terminal operations.
Critical Skills:

Planning and Organizational Skills
Lean knowledge
Collaboration
Customer Centricity
Problem Solver mindset
Learning & Career Opportunities:
In this position the incumbent will have a variety of learning opportunities to increment and acquire skills and knowledge in the following areas: 

Broad exposure to operational management in a container terminal.
Detailed knowledge of vessel, Gate & yard planning systems
The incumbent can decide to grow in multiple paths upwards, sideways and downwards in the organization such as but not limited to:
Yard Planner, Vessel Planner, Terminal Supervisor, Shift Manager or Planning Manager.
We Offer

We offer you exciting career opportunities with an international reach to further expand your experience through our diversity-focused and award-winning talent development initiatives.
Energizing and pioneering, this is also an environment that keeps you motivated. You’ll be joining a values-led, genuinely diverse, and talented team that is passionate about being there for employees, and for each other. We strive to deliver the right environment for the right people while fostering a culture of fairness, mutual respect, responsibility, and care for our business and our customers.
We have a competitive compensation and benefits package for full-time employees. Our talent policies are recognized world-wide as one of the best in the industry and we continue to look for new ways to invest in our people through ongoing personal and professional development initiatives.
We value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job. We’re proud of that and we see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Method of Application

Interested and Qualified Candidate Should Click the APPLY Button Below:

Deadline

Not Specified

Salary

Attractive

Apply

Job Title

Training Manager (Position4)

Location: Lagos

Requirements

Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 70,000 people. With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere - all over the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Training Manager

Job Requisition ID: R47260
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time
Reports to: Operations Manager
Direct reports to: Equipment Training Officer
Scope: Terminal based

Overview

Under guidance of the Operations Manager, this position supervises a group of equipment trainers, ensuring subordinates perform their jobs, efficiently, safely and in a timely manner.
Communicates training plan, process updates, operation sequence and new ways of working (Lean Training) to superiors and subordinates.
Accountabilities
Manages the activities of the Operations training unit:

Conducts need analysis to determine training needs based on projected processes, changes, and other factors.
Provides safety support for Operations in terms of conducting Risk assessments, developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) performing audits and supporting with incident investigation.
Plans, develops, and provides Equipment operation, safety, and other Operations related training for personnel.
Manages training procedures and practices in accordance with global standards.
Monitor and evaluate training program’s effectiveness, success, and ROI periodically and report on them.
Provides instruction and coaching to training instructors.
Facilitates Lean training for all categories of employees as well as the deployment of lean tools (Visual/Daily Management, Problem Solving, 5S and Standardized Process).
Drives continuous improvement initiatives and facilitates Kaizens, etc.
Reports any problem areas of operations and implements the agreed changes to resolve the problems.
Instructs subordinates in safe working practices and maintains a watch over terminal area for unsafe working practices.
Acts as focal between the Industrial Training Fund and the Company.
Work/Business Contacts And Authority:

Internal - All
External - Nil
Critical Qualifications / Skills / Experience

Education: Minimum of First Degree.
Experience: Level 4 Lean Student with up to 2 years experience in terminal operations.
Knowledge of:

Terminal Operations
Training Methodologies
ITF Reimbursement processes
Lean Tools
Ability to:

Apply Lean Tools in Practical Situations
Transfer knowledge and skills to students and terminal leaders
Manage relations and keep the momentum of Safety and WOW culture.
Core Competencies:

Extrovert and comfortable to engage with all levels of the organization.
Structured both with own work and support others to develop strong structures
Result oriented.
Analytical, speak with data.
Supportive and coaching personality.
Able to maintain overview and structure even with many balls in the air
Learning & Career Opportunities:
In this position, the incumbent will have an opportunity to acquire skills and knowledge in the following areas:

Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Process and resource optimisation.
Relevant next career steps might be:

Terminal Transformation Manager
WOW Manager
Shift Manager
Operations Manager or another operational manager role.
We Offer

We offer you exciting career opportunities with an international reach to further expand your experience through our diversity-focused and award-winning talent development initiatives.
Energizing and pioneering, this is also an environment that keeps you motivated. You’ll be joining a values-led, genuinely diverse, and talented team that is passionate about being there for employees, and for each other.
We strive to deliver the right environment for the right people while fostering a culture of fairness, mutual respect, responsibility, and care for our business and our customers.
We have a competitive compensation and benefits package for full-time employees. Our talent policies are recognized world-wide as one of the best in the industry and we continue to look for new ways to invest in our people through ongoing personal and professional development initiatives.
We value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job. We’re proud of that and we see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Method of Application

Interested and Qualified Candidate Should Click the APPLY Button Below:

Deadline

Not Specified

Salary

Attractive

Apply