Website Maersk Line
Maersk Line is the world’s largest container shipping company, known for reliable, flexible and eco-efficient services. We provide ocean transportation in all parts of the world. We serve our customers through 306 offices in 114 countries. We employ 7,600 seafarers and 21,600 land-based employees … read moreand operate 639 container vessels. We market our services through the Maersk Line, Safmarine, SeaLand (Intra-Americas), MCC Transport (Intra-Asia) and Seago Line (Intra-Europe) brands. Maersk Line is part of A.P. Moller – Maersk, an integrated transport & logistics company with multiple brands and a global leader in container shipping and ports. Including a stand-alone Energy division, the company employs roughly 88,000 employees across operations in 130 countries. Throughout all aspects of our vessel and shore operations, Maersk Liner Business is committed to conduct our business in a responsible and lawful manner with respect for the wider economic, social and environmental impacts of our activities. This has always been integral to the way we do business in the A.P. Moller – Maersk Group, and we strive to promote the same principles in our relationships with customers, suppliers and other business partners. The Sustainability Policy for Maersk Liner Business is anchored in the A.P. Moller – Maersk Group’s core values and policies as well as our commitment to the UN Global Compact. It emphasizes our commitment to driving continual improvement in Health & Safety, Environment, Human & Labor Rights, Anti-Corruption and Security. To achieve the objectives of this policy, we will proactively identify and mitigate risks of negative impacts in these areas. At the same time, we will communicate openly and honestly about our performance. Any breaches of the policy should be reported via appropriate channels, starting with direct management. Maersk’ global whistleblower system can be used to escalate violations of specific areas of the policy and is available to both external parties and employees of Maersk Liner Business. Green Point, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
WHAT WE OFFER:
When you join Maersk, you’ll find that the world is your workplace.
You’ll work in a culturally diverse, stimulating environment, surrounded by new ideas and different ways of doing things.
We believe in individual performance within highly professional teams supported by our distinctive values.
To us teamwork means acceptance, respect, dedication, and the idea that we can achieve more when we all pull together.
Living our values means competing in the marketplace in an ethical way so our name is synonymous with being a credible and valuable business partner.
Through Constant Care and Humbleness, we strive to prepare for the future, while never forgetting that our customers and competitors are key to our ability to improve.
In our daily work Uprightness and Our Employees mean that transparency and accountability in everything we do go hand in hand with being an inspiring, challenging place to work.
At Maersk, we take pride in hiring the best person for the job – irrespective of gender, age, nationality, or religious belief.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Load Planning & Optimization:
Plan daily, weekly, and monthly loads based on order volumes, customer requirements, and delivery schedules.
Optimize truck loads to ensure maximum trailer utilization and cost efficiency.
Assign loads to carriers and drivers using Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
Routing & Scheduling:
Develop effective and time-sensitive delivery routes for company or third-party carriers.
Monitor real-time delivery progress and proactively manage any delays or issues.
Carrier & Stakeholder Coordination:
Communicate with internal departments (sales, warehouse, procurement) to align load planning with operational needs.
Liaise with carriers to schedule pickups, resolve service issues, and confirm availability.
Compliance & Documentation:
Ensure all shipments comply with local and international transportation regulations, including weight limits and safety standards.
Prepare accurate load documentation including bills of lading, manifests, and schedules.
Data Analysis & Reporting:
Analyze freight costs, delivery performance, and route efficiency.
Provide insights and reports to improve service levels and reduce transport costs
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Key Skills & Competencies:
Strong understanding of transportation and logistics operations
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Proficiency in Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and route planning tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Effective communication and negotiation skills
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
Knowledge of DOT regulations and freight handling
Qualifications:
Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field (preferred)
Minimum 2–3 years experience in load planning, dispatching, or transportation coordination
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and logistics software
Experience with ERP systems or WMS is a plus
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
On-time delivery rate
Load efficiency (utilization %)
Freight cost per shipment
Claims and compliance rate
Carrier on-time performance
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