Port Operations & Contracts Manager

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 110.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA, based in Geneva, seeks a Port Operations Area Manager to negotiate contracts with ports and oversee pilotage, mooring, towage and related matters. You will lead cost analyses, contract negotiations, and performance follow-up to ensure smooth regional operations.

The role requires extensive shipping experience, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to manage priorities under pressure while traveling as needed to port facilities.

Qualifikationen

• Extensive shipping acumen.
• Significant experience in the shipping industry.
• Ability to work under pressure and set priorities in a timely manner.
• Strong communication, negotiation and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.
• Be proactive in preventing extra costs to the line and any operational hiccups.

Aufgaben

• Prepare business analysis on port costs, liaise with Liner department to analyse potential lines changes.
• Estimate costs and provide port / operational and financial analysis.
• Prepare data and documents for the contract negotiations.
• Main point of contact with the Regional Operations Manager of their area to ensure that the operations run smoothly, stay informed of any developments and quick problem solving.
• Follow-up of the providers’ performance as per contracts/TSA/SLA: you will prepare analysis and operational reports, transhipment reports and port productivity reports.
• Act as the main point of contact between terminals/ports and other departments; report to you regarding any potential issues that may concern port operations.

Kenntnisse

Shipping expertise

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Travel willingness

Jobbeschreibung

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA, based in Geneva, seeks a Port Operations Area Manager to negotiate contracts with ports and oversee pilotage, mooring, towage and related matters. You will lead cost analyses, contract negotiations, and performance follow-up to ensure smooth regional operations.

The role requires extensive shipping experience, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to manage priorities under pressure while traveling as needed to port facilities.