MaerskSealand

Global Control Tower Lead

MaerskSealand • $100K — $120K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience in Control Tower operations, logistics, transportation, or supply chain management.
  • Strong knowledge of multimodal logistics and end-to-end supply chain processes.
  • Proven leadership in operational governance and process implementation.
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across functions.
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
  • Effective communication and change management skills in international environments.
  • Ability to balance operational excellence with customer and business needs.

Responsibilities

  • Lead operational readiness activities such as process design and training.
  • Establish governance routines to monitor performance and resolve issues.
  • Own operational standards for planning, coordination, and escalation processes.
  • Ensure embedding of routing guides and operational procedures into daily practice.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners for service delivery.
  • Monitor performance and drive improvements and corrective actions.
  • Lead post-go-live stabilization and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Manage operational risks involving suppliers and critical dependencies.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence a critical logistics network.
  • Engagement with global stakeholders and diverse teams.
  • Focus on operational excellence and customer experience improvements.
  • Dynamic and growing work environment.
  • Chance for continuous professional development and improvement.
Full Job Description

We are seeking a Control Tower Operations Lead to drive the successful implementation and ongoing operation of a global logistics network. Based in Valencia, this role will ensure operational readiness, govern end-to-end execution, and lead cross-functional coordination to deliver stable, efficient, and customer-focused operations.

You will play a key role in translating network design into operational reality by establishing processes, managing operational risks, driving governance, and ensuring continuous improvement across the supply chain.


Key Responsibilities
  • Lead operational readiness activities, including process design, SOPs, training, and go-live planning.
  • Establish and drive governance routines to monitor performance, manage risks, and ensure timely resolution of operational issues.
  • Own Control Tower operational standards covering planning, booking coordination, milestone tracking, exception management, and escalation processes.
  • Ensure routing guides, service rules, lead times, and operational procedures are effectively embedded into daily operations.
  • Collaborate closely with Procurement, Network Planning, Operations, IT, and external partners to support successful service delivery.
  • Monitor operational performance, identify improvement opportunities, and drive corrective actions.
  • Lead post-go-live stabilization activities, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Manage operational risks across suppliers, transport providers, terminals, systems, and other critical dependencies.

What We Are Looking For
  • Experience in Control Tower operations, logistics, transportation, supply chain, or network operations.
  • Strong knowledge of multimodal logistics and end-to-end supply chain processes.
  • Proven experience leading operational governance, process implementation, and large-scale operational transitions.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across multiple functions and organizational levels.
  • Excellent problem-solving, risk management, and decision-making capabilities.
  • Strong communication and change management skills in a fast-paced, international environment.
  • Ability to drive operational excellence while balancing standardization, customer requirements, and business objectives.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a critical logistics network, working with global stakeholders to deliver operational excellence, enhance customer experience, and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic and growing environment. #LI-MA1


About MaerskSealand

Maersk Sealand is a Danish shipping company that provides container shipping services. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. Maersk Sealand is a subsidiary of A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, a global conglomerate that operates in various industries including shipping, logistics, and energy. Maersk Sealand has a fleet of over 700 vessels and serves clients in various industries including retail, automotive, and healthcare.
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