Equipment Coordinator - Kenya at Maersk Line in Nairobi, Kenya

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    Equipment Coordinator - Kenya

    Maersk LineNairobi, Kenya

    Posted

    1 week ago

    Apply by

    25 Aug

    Full Time
    On Site
    Mid
    Logistics & Transportation
    Supply Chain & Procurement

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    Job Description

    Would you like to be part of a value-driven, commercially oriented international environment where we enable global trade every day? We have an opportunity for a Equipment Coordinator to be responsible for managing and optimising container flows, delivering operational excellence in the lifecycle management of our assets so we can deliver on the promise to our customers in the most cost-efficient way. They will also be responsible for professional stream including those who are individual contributors with main emphasis on applying technical/discipline knowledge rather than managing people to achieve results – although coaching/mentoring less experienced staff, informal supervisory responsibilities, or overseeing work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and program are common. This role reports into Area E&E Manager.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Build Equipment Flow strategy based on import/export flows
    • Drive equipment cost-saving initiatives
    • Engage stakeholders across organization
    • Manage supply/evacuation of equipment
    • Align regional stock levels with HQ targets
    • Lead equipment-related projects in the region
    • Ensure inventory meets export booking forecasts
    • Collaborate with vendors and EMR for service quality
    • Reduce dwell and long-standing inventory
    • Ensure data accuracy and reporting
    • Coordinate central equipment initiatives
    • Deliver high customer experience
    • Plan positioning based on market demand
    • Operate in terminals where depots are unavailable
    • Flow balance
    • Network flow
    • Service delivery
    • Inland flow
    • Forecast accuracy
    • Longstanding
    • Positioning costs
    • Stock levels
    • Equipment cost
    • Execution of empty flow & vessel utilization
    • Equipment availability
    • Off-hire / losses
    • Customer experience
    • Supplier relationships

    Required Qualifications

    • Thrives in fast-paced environment
    • Strong ownership & communication
    • Results-driven and proactive
    • Works well in multicultural teams
    • Strong numerical & problem-solving skills

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Supply Chain & Procurement

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Interested and qualified? Go to Maersk Line on maersk.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com to apply.

    Master the Flow: What Equipment Coordinators Must Show

    This role sits at the heart of container logistics, where your ability to balance supply and demand directly impacts cost and customer satisfaction. Hiring managers will look for evidence that you can think in systems, not just tasks.

    1. Quantify your impact: On your CV, use numbers to show how you improved flow, reduced dwell time, or cut costs. For example, 'Reduced container dwell by 15% through proactive repositioning.'

    2. Show stakeholder muscle: You'll work with vendors, EMR, and internal teams. Prepare a story where you aligned conflicting priorities to achieve a common goal.

    3. Demonstrate data fluency: Be ready to discuss how you use data to forecast demand and track inventory. Mention any tools like Excel, SAP, or Power BI.

    4. Understand the cost drivers: Know what drives positioning costs and long-standing inventory. Show you can identify and act on cost-saving opportunities.

    5. Prepare for scenario questions: Expect questions like 'How would you handle a sudden surge in export bookings?' Think through your approach to rebalancing equipment.

    6. Highlight multicultural experience: This is a global company. Share examples of working with diverse teams and adapting to different cultures.

    7. Emphasize ownership: The role demands strong ownership. Give an example where you took charge of a problem and drove it to resolution.

    8. Ask smart questions: In the interview, ask about the current equipment flow challenges in the region and how the team measures success. This shows genuine interest and strategic thinking.

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    Tags

    equipment management
    container flow
    supply chain
    stakeholder engagement
    cost optimization