Area Head of Depot

A.P. Moller - Maersk

. Lead and develop Area depot products to drive significant growth, owning strategy, P&L, and operations .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeHo Chi Minh City • VietnamLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Depot Operations, including strategic planning, P&L management, and compliance with QHSSE standards. Proven ability to lead teams, optimize supply chain processes, and drive product growth through effective stakeholder engagement and customer-focused solutions.

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Depot Operations ManagementP&L ResponsibilitySupply Chain OptimizationPeople LeadershipStrategic Planning

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Hard Skills

Depot Services ExpertiseSupply Chain ManagementKPI MonitoringContinuous ImprovementLean OperationsBudgetary OversightMarket InsightOperational ExcellenceProduct Development StrategyVendor Relationship Management

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationStakeholder ManagementCustomer FocusAttention to DetailTeam Development

Industry Keywords

Container DepotICD BusinessWarehousingTransportation OperationsGrowth EnablementSafety ComplianceOperational BreachesCustomer Service-Level TargetsAsset-Investment Business CasesLogistics Capabilities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop Area depot products to drive significant growth, owning strategy, P&L, and operations
Develop multi-year Area Depot Product strategy and align area or country depot personnel
Review product development and operational excellence
Develop commercial strategy and sales engagement
Oversee third-party depot vendors, including SLAs, pricing, performance, and compliance
Support and supervise Growth Enablement Managers on product growth and market-fit improvements
Lead important RFQs involving Depot solutions and ensure comprehensive, competitive proposals
Manage strategic procurement, vendor relationships, and shipping line relationships
Identify growth opportunities and optimize Depot product features
Work with marketing and sales teams to enhance go-to-market strategies
Address customer pain points and coordinate solution initiatives
Ensure safe, compliant, and incident-free depot operations across all sites
Implement and enforce QHSSE standards, controls, and audits
Serve as senior escalation point for major safety, compliance, or operational breaches
Drive operational standardization, routines, measurements, digitization, and consistent reporting
Ensure depots meet customer service-level and productivity targets
Own and maximize depot EBIT and cost-to-serve performance
Develop and monitor Area Depot product targets
Support sales management with value propositions and sales-channel target setting
Establish contracts with key third-party vendors and develop asset-investment business cases
Build and develop an Area team with strong logistics capabilities and product expertise
Support Area Sales teams in large-scale pursuits and solution design, including customer visits
Share best practices with the Global Local Services team

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 15 years of experience in running Container Depot/ICD businesses
Prefer candidates with experience in developing new ICDs/depots or warehouses
People leadership and team development experience across multiple depots
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Deep expertise in depot, warehousing, and transportation operations
Knowledge of safe, compliant, and efficient supply chain processes
Experience applying best practices in supply chain management, including optimizing yard/warehouse flow and inventory
Experience monitoring KPIs to drive efficiency
Continuous improvement, lean operations, safety, and cost-efficiency expertise
Strategic planning and regional depot strategy development
P&L responsibility and budgetary oversight
Strong analytical skills and market insight
Depot Services expertise and understanding of local customer needs, including vertical specifications
Customer-focused with excellent attention to detail and drive to serve customers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Exciting career opportunity in an international, challenging business setting
Diverse, high-paced work environment
Opportunity to create valuable relationships with current and new customers
Work with highly professional teams
Recognition and rewards for performance
Diverse colleagues and collaborative culture
Continuous learning environment
Support for adjustments or accommodations during the application and hiring process