Head of Solution Design

Are You Ready to Navigate the Future of Global Trade?

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and has been an industry pioneer for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of possibility and continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

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.

What we Offer:

• Global Reach, Local Impact: Thrive in a role with international scope, contributing to projects that shape global trade.

• Inclusive and Dynamic Culture: Join a team where diversity is strength, fostering an environment rich in personal and professional growth opportunities.

• Competitive Rewards: Benefit from a compensation package matching your role as a leading industry player, complemented by best-in-class benefits and talent development programs recognized worldwide.

About the role:

Are you passionate about designing innovative logistics solutions and leading high-performing teams? Do you have a keen understanding of transportation modes and project logistics, along with strong leadership capabilities? Join us at Maersk Project Logistics, where we provide integrated and tailored solutions for our clients across North America and globally.

As a Head of Solution Design, you'll play a crucial leadership role in designing and optimizing transportation solutions, collaborating with a variety of subcontractors and service providers. You’ll also lead and coach a team of logistics professionals, ensuring high performance and proactive problem-solving. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic team, supporting both internal stakeholders and clients. You’ll focus on designing efficient solutions that include ocean freight, airfreight, barge, truck, rail, and other transport modes, as well as managing warehouses, export packers, terminals, and cargo handling companies.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and Coach Team Members: Manage, mentor, and develop a team of solution designers and logistics professionals to ensure consistent performance, professional growth, and alignment with business goals.

• Design Transport Solutions: Work with approved Maersk subcontractors and service providers to create and manage pricing and logistics for cargo transported both within North America and internationally.

• Support Major Bids: Assist the MPL Growth team with major bid proposals, ensuring all modes of transport are considered (ocean, air, truck, barge, rail) and that accurate pricing is provided.

• Handle Escalations: Act as the escalation point for complex challenges in the solution design process, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to operations or client expectations.

• Market Research: Stay updated on project logistics and transportation infrastructure in North America, including specialized heavy and oversized cargo handling.

• Provider Recommendations: Evaluate and recommend the best service providers based on cost, reliability, and service requirements.

• Work with Cargowise and Excel: Prepare pricing proposals for oversized and heavy cargo transport using Cargowise and other software, including creating larger project logistics bid packages when necessary.

• Industry Engagement: Attend industry events and conferences to build relationships with service providers, stay ahead of industry trends, and represent Maersk Project Logistics in a leadership capacity.

• Travel: Occasionally travel for meetings, conferences, or site visits to support team management and client engagements.

What you bring:

• Leadership Experience: Proven experience leading teams, including coaching, performance management, and developing talent in a fast-paced logistics or supply chain environment.

• Escalation Management: Demonstrated ability to manage and resolve operational and client escalations effectively and diplomatically.

• Project Logistics Expertise: Strong knowledge of the project logistics market in North America, including experience with subcontractors and all transport modes (ocean, air, truck, barge, rail).

• Multi Layered Project Solution Design:  Encompassing all service components of an end to end solution design.<