Gateway Specialist import and Export

Gateway Specialist import and Export Location Atlanta, GA : We offer We 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. We offer competitive compensation and benefits for full-time employees including health, dental and vision insurance, and paid time-off - and our parental leave policy is recognized world-wide as one of the best in the industry. Global scope Every 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 unique Maersk 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! At Maersk we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job - we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to: gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams. Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all gateway activities are carried out in compliance with any company guidelines or governmental regulations.
• Monitor Gateway specific SOP's and outlined processes to ensure they are followed
• Close communication with Regional and Global OCFO, Gateways, GHAs and other internal as well as external stakeholders
• Plan cargo and ensure Transit Times are met
• Review, oversee and develop local work processes that allow subordinates to work within Gateway and regulatory requirements.
• Escalate any unresolved issues or risks before they materially impact Maersk or clients.
• Monitor KPI's to ensure quality is met as outlined in the contracts.
• Keep necessary reports up to date and keep deadlines as required and outlined.
• Assist and/or back-up with the other members of staff within the department.
• Negotiate local Ad-Hoc pricing when required with air carriers and ground carriers to ensure max GP generation and optimal service levels.
• Execute continuous improvement goals and targets (Carrier COB, NR enhancement etc) as measured using Key KPIs though Balanced scorecard.
• Regularly review processes and approach to existing lines ofbusiness to enhance profitability by identifying opportunities for cost reductions, service enhancement, and margin improvement
• Complete all training as assigned in a timely manner.
• Work closely with team and stations to deliver a high level of service to our customers and maximum GP generation.
• Conduct regular reviews with staff to appraise performance, productivity, and contributions to the team.
• Perform other duties as assigned
Required experience & skills:
• A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience is required
• At least 4 years of increasingly responsible experience in the airfreight industry
• Ability to work within a team and communicate with both internal and external stakeholders in a professional manner.
• Ability to manage workload independently and with attention to
• Deadlines.
• Setting an example for others to follow regarding knowledge, expertise, work ethic, and reliability.
• Microsoft Office Knowledge including Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel and Word
Notice to applicants applying to positions in the United States You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Maersk is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who are applying for positions in the U.S. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in applying for employment with Maersk in the U.S. and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, or if you need a reasonable accommodation to perform a job, please contact the applicable Human Resources Department by emailing [email protected] . Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis pursuant to an interactive dialogue between the applicant and the Company. Pay Transparency Notice: accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis pursuant to an interactive dialogue between the applicant and the Company.