Manager, GC Commercial

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Client Management
   • Set the team up to be able to effectively propose value-added solutions for handling, respond to client queries and generate quotations to capture opportunistic businesses that drives JP’s top line
   • Serve as the primary point of contact for all general cargo external matters
   • Develop direct relationships and bridge between customers (carriers, consignees, agencies, etc) and JP to drive key strategic goals
   • Establish representation in industry through associations for communication on critical matters and gather feedback on port-wide changes
   • Be kept abreast with latest developments in the various industries and provide analysis and updates where required
   • Secure lease agreements and develop pipelines for leasing of open yards
   • Collaborate with agencies like JTC, MPA, etc to improve infrastructural and/or facilities to enhance operational accessibility and competency 
2. Internal Collaboration
   •  Ensure requirements are effectively communicated with operations for execution on ground
   • Oversee vendor management to ensure compliance and achievement of target service levels
   • Cross-department collaboration with internal departments to represent the business considerations across all areas like transformation, technical services, etc
   • Collaborating with finance on account management matters, aging AR matters and budget analysis of financial data to identify trends and potential areas for improvement
   •  Work closely to represent contracts, billing and payment department to the customers so that commercial operations can run smoothly in compliance with SOPs

Job Requirements:

•  Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, supply chain management, or a related field. Candidates with relevant work experience may also be considered.
• Pro-active team player with a visible sense of urgency, excellent communication skills and ability to work in a very dynamic environment
• Thrives in fast-paced environment with many priorities simultaneously
•  Positive mind-set focusing on daily execution, standardization, and continuous improvement
• Passionate about driving change across internal and external stakeholders with desire and ambition to grow in the company
• He/She is able to analyze & develop insights from information and able to grasp big picture concepts