Senior Executive - Cargo Flow Management (Shipping)

Job purpose:

• Responsible for coordination of cargo flow and allocations, ensuring maximum utilisation of vessels based on commercial priorities and optimal customer care. Establish and maintain a highly professional relationship with the various stakeholders within the organisation, acting as a liaison between commercial and sales management and operational Line Management.

Main task and responsibilities:

• Assist the Cargo Flow Manager to run, with the Daily Booking Report (DBR).
• Constantly (daily) monitor DBR booking and forecast progress in conjunction with the agencies/offices.
• Monitor allocation versus utilisation on the vessels – current and future – to ensure booking offices are keeping prospects updated and real.
• Keep Trade Management appraised daily of volatility in loadings/bookings.
• Closely liaise with Line Management in Dubai on vessel loadings and utilisation, vessel rotations and changes thereof.
• Monitor market and commercial performance of comparable competitors/feeders.
• Evaluate in conjunction with agents, Trade and Sales, ad hoc loaders that may be deployed in the service.
• Keep close contact with stakeholders (Trade/agents) on rates/contracts/customer performance.
• Attend the weekly country meetings to report on DBR performance and lack of same.

Key interactions (Internal | External):

External: Agents | Own offices

Internal: Sales | Operations/Line Management | HR & Admin

Education requirements:

Graduate degree or equivalent

Language requirements:

English – Fluent (required)

Background and experience:

• Minimum 3 - 5 years of Liner experience, preferably within container shipping with main liners or feeder operators.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the commercial aspects of cargo flow management.
• Understanding liner network, slot cost, knowledge of regional ports.

Competencies and skills:

• Ability to plan and execute; multi-task.
• Capable of handling various operational procedures and systems, and handle large volume of work
• Analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills when under pressure and tight work deadlines
• Self-driven, results-oriented with a proven track record.
• Good computer skills (shipping software, SAP, MS Office - Excel).