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Senior Executive - Cargo Flow Management

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House of Shipping provides business consultancy and advisory services for Shipping & Logistics companies. House of Shipping's commitment to their customers begins with developing an understanding of their business fundamentals.

Currently House of Shipping is recruiting for Senior Executive - Cargo Flow Management for one of their leading global container shipping company.

Job purpose:

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

Main tasks and responsibilities:

  • Assist the Capacity 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 utilization 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 on vessel loadings and utilization, 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)

Competencies and skills:

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 capacity management.

Understanding liner network, slot cost, knowledge of regional ports.

Background and experience:

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).