This role involves managing and coordinating the efficient movement of transshipment and export containers while maintaining strong relationships with slot operators, shipping agents, and internal trade teams. The position requires close collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure optimal vessel slot utilization, accurate documentation, and timely resolution of operational and billing issues. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining detailed records, preparing reports, and supporting the overall vessel planning and cargo movement processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and sustain strong working relationships with slot operators, shipping agents, and internal trade teams to facilitate smooth operations.
- Coordinate the planning and movement of transshipment and export containers, ensuring operations are timely and cost-effective.
- Work closely with trade teams to maximize the utilization of allocated vessel slots and minimize any space shortfall.
- Liaise with agents and slot operators regarding planned shipments, vessel planning, cargo details, and other operational requirements.
- Maintain and update vessel planning, transshipment, and Dead Freight (DF) tracking sheets for various vessels and transshipment ports, along with daily operational summaries.
- Collaborate with slot operators and the Accounts Department for invoice verification, reconciliation of Statements of Account, and confirmation of charges against agreed rates.
- Prepare and distribute required operational reports, invoices, and other documentation to management and relevant departments regularly.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping related to vessel planning, slot utilization, transshipment, cargo movement, and billing processes.
- Follow up with internal and external stakeholders to resolve any operational, documentation, or billing issues promptly.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, or a related field.
- 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in procurement, shipping, logistics, freight forwarding, vessel operations, or slot management.
There are no specific preferred qualifications or benefits mentioned for this role.