Auckland City, AucklandThe Commercial planning manager has the responsibility to create and follow-up on trade specific plans for the area. He/she operates at a tactical level planning for long-term contracting, and on executional level in following up on and/or revising the plan basis trade direction. He/she is also responsible for driving trade direction in the area using established MLOS cycle, and is go-to candidate for product knowledge.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.We offerWe offer you an exciting global career at the forefront of world trade. Working with the best people in a global team culture with future growth opportunities in an industry that has a significant impact on the world economy. We’re proud of our people who define our company’s industry leadership, global team culture and customer-centric focus every day.When you join our team, you join a truly diverse, global organization in a fast-moving, values-based, work environment where you can grow on the job, create and shape our digital solutions, tap into industry-leading talent development initiatives, enjoy working with your colleagues and broaden your world view through our international job postings.Global scopeEvery company, every country wants access to a competitive shipping, logistics and port system – and our people have created one company that offers one, easy-to-use solution to all their shipping needs.Maersk is uniqueMaersk is uniquely positioned to play a significant role in global trade, creating opportunities that help countries, companies and people succeed. Our vision is simple: Maersk is the global integrator of container logistics, connecting and simplifying our customers’ global supply chains. We do this through the global scale of Maersk, the world’s largest shipping line; our Logistics and Services expertise that help customers manage their global supply chains; and through our port operator, APM Terminals, one of the largest container terminal operators in the world with the most strategic locations to serve global supply chains.Join us and play an important role on our team lifting global trade every day!Key responsibilitiesTranslate trade direction into specific country plans to have sufficient customer pipeline to deliver trade targetsFollow up on future pipeline vs. targets to flag gaps to area leadershipUnderstand short term trade direction/focus and translate same into specific actions for different locations/sub-areasDrive the direction through the Area via Direction Setting, War Rooms and other trade specific tasksCreate specific long-term account plans and assess external/macro factors.Support sales with product knowledgeWe are looking forStrong logistics and services product knowledgeProven experience in a commercial role within the logistics, shipping or freight forwarding industries.Previous Trade Manager or Commercial Planning experience in a shipping or related discipline would be preferred.Able to deal with ambiguityStrong analytical and data driven mindsetSolid planning skillsAbility to communicate clearly and set focus/directionStakeholder managementMust be eligible to work on a permanent basis in New ZealandAs a performance-oriented company, we strive to always recruit the best person for the job – regardless of gender, age, nationality, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.
