Terminal and Cost Coordinator

Purpose

·         Supervise port and vessel operations including coordination with Africa Liner Operations Cluster (LOC), third party husbanding agents and our Global Service Centre. ·         Ensure all marine operations systems are implemented and used at optimum level, identify and pursue opportunities and processes for developing better and more efficient working procedures. ·         Handle operational cost systems in line with cost control guidelines within the Nigeria cluster, Africa Liner Operations Cluster & Centre Planning. ·         Increase transparency, visibility and recovery of operational costs within the Central West Africa cluster comprising Nigeria, Benin, Ghana and Togo, with particular emphasis on Nigeria.

Area of responsibility

1.    Terminal co-ordination and monitoring vessel operations

§  Maintain active communication with the LOC and other cluster locations on vessel situation reports, berth schedule and operational productivity. §  Monitor all terminal operations in order to ensure effective ship working programmes are maintained to ensure vessel meets berthing and sailing deadlines in line with On Time Delivery targets. §  Provide terminal presence by maintaining constant visibility checks on all quay side and yard activities continuously and provide operational reports as required by management. §  Monitor all third-party vessel husbanding suppliers in order to ensure performance at an efficient and effective level by regular performance review and taking appropriate action in order to ensure compliance. §  Continuously seek to optimise productivity in all areas including but not limited to terminal productivity. §  Provide daily update on terminal activities, market intelligence on competition activities and strategies within the port §  Assist the Operations Manager in creating, implementing and continuously refining and updating procedures to improve overall efficiency and profitability for the Lines and the Company. §  Ensure that all procedures pertaining to vessel operations are in place and adhered to. §  Assist the Operations Manager in updating the scenario planning and in line with the terminal equipment, infrastructures and landscapes. §  Assist the Operations Manager in updating contingency plans in line with all operational scenarios and bottlenecks. §  Provide the Operations Manager with performance statistics as per standard definitions or as required. §  Maintain good and active working relationship with suppliers and shipping agents.

2.    Co-ordination for Cost Control

§  Manage the SAP Purchase Order (PO)/Goods receipt (GR) process §  Monitor off-shored tasks to ensure tasks are completed timely and accurately. §  Create PO and GR for non-off shored tasks §  Create, maintain and improve relations with internal and external stakeholders. §  Develop relationships with our stakeholders with goal of ensuring the company is best positioned to make use of all developments earlier than competition. §  Focal point for fortnightly reconciliation of vendor accounts and payments including Nigeria Port Authority (NPA), Nigerian Maritime Administration & Safety Agency (NIMASA) as well as Terminal and off-dock operators. §  Focal point for the resolution of disputes on invoices arising from, amongst others incorrect rate levels, incorrect application of rates, etc. §  As country SAP RtP system super-user, ensure all system and transactional related issues are addressed in an adequate and timely manner.

Essential Job Tasks

·         General     ‘Maersk Line Service' - Easy for customers, Efficient for us!     Limitation of non-standard services / processes     Optimize functional capabilities and processes and ensure aligned with commercial strategy to maximize operating efficiency & synergy     Assist to develop policies processes within area of responsibility     Ensure adherence to Maersk Line policy and standards     Business continuity planning

Stakeholders

Customers (Key receivers of your work) ·         Internal:                 Centre Operations , Africa and Cluster Line Operation, Finance, Daughter country and local Management and colleagues Global Service Centre ·         External:                 Port and Government Authorities (NPA, Customs etc) Terminals and other operational suppliers

Suppliers (Key suppliers of your work)

·         Internal:                 Centre Operations , Africa and Cluster Line Operation, Finance, Daughter country and local Management and colleagues Global Service Centre ·         External:                 Port and Government Authorities (NPA, Customs etc) Terminals and other operational suppliers

Position Specifications

·         Generic Characteristics The ideal candidate will be a person who has excellent analytical and negotiation skills. A person with result orientation, who can communicate and drive the necessary changes within own area of control ·         Education and Experience     2 years experience of liner shipping business     University degree ·         Technical Skills and Competencies     Strong commitment to drive performance and deliver results     Analytical skills - number crunching abilities     Logical approach to problems with ability to work under pressure     Lean mindset & understanding     Change management mindset     Ability to work with new systems & strong business knowledge ·         Physical Demands and Work Environment

    The position may also require to work outside of normal hours from time to time

This position reports to the Central West Africa Cluster Operations Manager.

Maersk Line, the global containerized division of the A.P. Moller – Maersk Group, is dedicated to delivering the highest level of customer-focused and reliable ocean transportation services.