Container Sale & Disposal Coordinator

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company; Genf; On-site; CHF 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company in Geneva, Switzerland, is seeking a Container Sale and Disposal Coordinator to manage worldwide second-hand container sales and disposal activities through MSC agencies. You will verify availability, support local sales, ensure accurate invoicing and reporting, and maintain system data while adhering to company procedures in a dynamic international environment.

Strong collaboration with agencies and internal teams, SAP and Power BI experience preferred, and a

Qualifications

• Experience in shipping, logistics, or container operations.
• Knowledge of container lifecycle management and second-hand sales is a plus.
• Experience with SAP and reporting tools is advantageous.
• Fluency in English at professional level is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor worldwide second-hand container sales and disposal activities through MSC agencies.
• Receive, review, and process container purchase requests submitted by MSC agencies for sale to shippers or consignees.
• Verify container availability and eligibility for sale in accordance with company guidelines.
• Support agencies in the execution and completion of local sales transactions.
• Monitor the progress of sales cases and ensure timely closure.
• Ensure sales and disposal transactions are accurately reflected in company systems.

Skills

Shipping knowledge

Container operations

SAP

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is a global business engaged in the shipping sector. Present in 155 countries, MSC facilitates international trade between the world’s major economies, and among emerging markets across all continents. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, since 1978, MSC is a privately‑owned organization driven by the Aponte family. Today, we continue to focus on caring for customers, employees and the environment.

From a one‑vessel operation to a globally respected business we have an unfaltering commitment to people that have passion, creativity and willing to make a change. Do you recognize yourself?

Then come work with us and be part of MSC’s family.

THE POSITION

Coordinate and monitor worldwide second‑hand container sales and disposal activities through MSC agencies. The role serves as the central point of contact for agencies regarding container purchase requests, local sales, and scrap transactions. The position ensures accurate processing of sales transactions, invoicing, system updates, reporting, and compliance with company procedures while supporting the optimization of container inventory available for sale.

YOUR IMPACT

As Container Sale and Disposal Coordinator you will:

• Receive, review, and process container purchase requests submitted by MSC agencies for the sale of empty second‑hand containers, to shippers or consignees and other approved purchasers through local agencies.
• Verify container availability and eligibility for sale in accordance with company guidelines.
• Support agencies in the execution and completion of local sales transactions.
• Monitor the progress of sales cases and ensure timely closure.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual conditions, and sales procedures.
• Ensure sales and disposal transactions are accurately reflected in company systems.

Systems and Administration

• Create manual invoices for third‑party container sales.
• Monitor and validate automatically generated invoices.
• Investigate and resolve invoicing discrepancies.
• Generate container sales and disposal reports.
• Monitor EME transactions and investigate EDI errors.
• Review equipment activity and container status.
• Create and maintain SLD and SCR instructions.
• Update notes, remarks, flags, and contract information.
• Monitor stock availability through ESR reporting.

YOUR BACKGROUND

• Experience in shipping, logistics, equipment management, container operations, shipping agency operations or a related field.
• Knowledge of container lifecycle management and second‑hand container sales processes is an advantage.
• Experience working with SAP and reporting tools is an advantage.
• Full professional proficiency in English is a must.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Problem‑solving ability.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in an international environment.
• Strong reporting and data analysis skills.

Systems and Tools

• SAP, Power BI
• Microsoft Excel

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Position located in Geneva.
• Full Time & Permanent Contract.
• EU citizenship or valid Swiss work permit is required.