Senior Shipping Allocation Executive

DP World; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World in Hong Kong seeks a Senior Shipping Allocation Executive to oversee origin operations, enforce booking compliance with carrier strategies, and optimize daily space allocations for the Transpacific Eastbound trade.

You will guide Asia teams, minimize space shortages, and align reporting with US/global offices, using strong Excel and logistics systems to ensure data accuracy and timely, compliant bookings across origins.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Trade, or a related discipline.
• 5 to 8+ years of experience in international freight forwarding, global 3PL, or carrier space allocation/pricing management.
• Deep operational understanding of the Transpacific Eastbound (TPEB) trade lane and US/Canada markets is mandatory.
• Solid knowledge of carrier contract logic, ocean carrier alliances, and feeder/mother vessel routing networks.
• Highly proficient in Excel (e.g., managing complex multi-column reports, data reconciliation, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) and logistics management systems.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with ability to spot data discrepancies in large daily reports.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Mandarin (and Cantonese) to communicate with US management and Asia teams.

Responsibilities

• Allocation & Booking Supervision: steer cargo and booking compliance, enforce carrier priorities, audit booking statuses to resolve space issues.
• Daily Reporting, Data Accuracy & Compliance Enforcement: oversee daily booking status reports, ensure data integrity, escalate cross-border issues, guide origin inquiries and routing.
• Cross-Border Escalation: act as main escalation between Asia origin hubs and US/global offices to solve roll-overs and delays.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

English & Mandarin

Cross-border coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Logistics management systems

Job description

This team functions as a regional control tower for Transpacific Eastbound (TPEB) ocean freight management. The Senior Shipping Allocation Executive will be responsible for overseeing origin operations, enforcing booking compliance according to global carrier strategies, and optimizing daily space allocations. This role requires a data-minded logistics expert with strong operational control to guide local Asia teams, minimize space shortages, and meet customer expectations effectively.

Key Responsibilities

1. Allocation & Booking Supervision

• Steer Cargo & Booking Compliance: Guide and monitor regional Origin Operation teams to ensure all daily ocean bookings strictly follow our team guidance, ocean carrier strategies, and specific routing instructions.
• Carrier Priority Enforcement: Oversee booking executions against the carrier options. Ensure teams follow carrier options priorities.
• Booking Status Audit: Monitor booking confirmations across origins, managing statuses (Released / Pending / Rejected) to identify and resolve space issues or carrier rejections proactively.

2. Daily Reporting, Data Accuracy & Compliance Enforcement

• Daily Report Management: Oversee the daily collection and validation of the Daily Booking Status Report submitted by origin teams
• Data Integrity: Ensure origin teams actively troubleshoot missing data points and maintain high accuracy in booking status, vessel routings, and space tracking.
• Cross-Border Escalation: Act as the main escalation bridge between Asia origin hubs and US/global destination offices to solve roll-overs, vessel delay issues, and emergency space shortages.
• Origin Guidance & Support: Serve as a primary contact point to handle day-to-day local origin booking inquiries, rate checking , and routing guidance.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Trade, or a related discipline.
• Experience:
• 5 to 8+ years of experience in international freight forwarding, global 3PL, or carrier space allocation/pricing management.
• Deep operational understanding of the Transpacific Eastbound (TPEB) trade lane and US/Canada markets is mandatory.
• Technical & Industry Knowledge:
• Solid knowledge of carrier contract logic, ocean carrier alliances, and feeder/mother vessel routing networks.
• Highly proficient in Excel (e.g., managing complex multi-column reports, data reconciliation, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) and logistics management systems.
• Analytical & Detail-Oriented: Ability to spot data discrepancies rapidly in large daily reports.
• Communication: Excellent command of written and spoken English and Mandarin (and Cantonese) to communicate effectively with US management and mainland/Asia origin teams.

EEO Statement

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.

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About DP World

DP World is reshaping the future of global trade to improve lives everywhere. Operating across six continents with a team of over 115,000 employees, we combine global infrastructure and local expertise to deliver seamless supply chain solutions. From Ports and Terminals to Marine Services, Logistics and Technology, we leverage innovation to create better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

In Asia Pacific, DP World employs over 15,000 people across 22 geographies. We operate 17 ports and terminals, complemented by a comprehensive suite of end-to-end supply chain solutions - to connect the region to the rest of the world.

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