Senior Manager Port Network Management

Wallenius Wilhelmsen group; Stockholms kommun; Vor Ort; SEK 1.500.000 - 2.100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Wallenius Wilhelmsen group in Stockholm (or Lysaker) seeks a Senior Manager Port Network Management to lead the global port and terminal network, optimize vessel turnaround, and support decarbonization as part of the Group strategy.

Reporting to VP Tonnage & Port Network Management, you will coordinate across CG, PTSO, and terminal teams, drive contingency plans, monitor capacity, and lead two Port Network Management Specialists across regions.

Qualifikationen

• Strong leadership across business units and regions.
• Deep understanding of the shipping industry and WW’s network.
• Ability to engage stakeholders and foster collaboration across functions.
• Proactive, results-driven mindset with focus on minimizing delays.

Aufgaben

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of WW’s end-to-end shipping network.
• Identify capacity gaps between shipping operations and port infrastructure.
• Monitor global port/terminal capacity and create early warning indicators.
• Initiate contingency plans to minimize port disruptions and coordinate resolutions.
• Lead strategic projects to enhance hub-and-spoke networks and decarbonization efforts.

Kenntnisse

Leadership across regions

Shipping industry knowledge

Network/port operations

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-cultural collaboration

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

See yourself at Wallenius Wilhelmsen. We collaborate, we care, we challenge every day to keep the world in motion and transform logistics into a zero- emissions, carbon-free industry. Join us and make it happen!

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Ocean is a global leader in ocean transportation and logistics, specialising in roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) shipping and integrated supply chain solutions. We connect manufacturers to markets worldwide through a modern fleet, global port network, and end‑to‑end logistics services.

With operations across Europe, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas, we support customers in the automotive, high & heavy, and industrial sectors, moving millions of vehicles and units annually. The company has a strong environmental focus and is an industry leader in developing innovative solutions to reduce its operational impacts on the environment. WWO is looking for bright new talent to join its dynamic team in Stockholm.

We currently have the vacancy of a Senior Manager Port Network Management at our office in Stockholm Sweden or alternatively in our Lysaker office in Norway.

Reporting to the VP Tonnage & Port Network Management, the role is responsible for managing the global port and terminal network to achieve the fastest and most cost-efficient vessel turnaround.

Job Description

Accountabilities

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of WW’s end-to-end shipping network.
• Identify and define capacity gaps between shipping operations and port infrastructure.
• Monitor global port and terminal capacity and develop early warning indicators.
• Initiate, develop, and implement contingency plans to minimize port disruptions.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve vessel-, port-, and terminal-related issues.
• Engage with CG and PTSO teams to identify alternative or mitigating solutions and execute them in a timely manner.
• Take a proactive approach to problem-solving before port disruptions escalates.
• Serve as a key stakeholder in projects related to future operations, including the assessment of hub-and-spoke networks to enhance shipping products and support decarbonization as part of the Group strategy.
• Lead joint assessments with Marine Operations regarding Shaper and Shaper+ navigational requirements, and identify physical constraints across the global network.
• Work with OPEX teams to establish and manage a global dashboard for tracking vessel waiting time and delays.
• During operational disruptions such as strikes, port closures, accidents, or war, take a leading role within the Business Continuity Team and/or Emergency Response Team (on behalf of Shipping) to identify actions and countermeasures to minimize operational and financial impact.
• Lead two Port Network Management Specialists in EMEA and the Americas in managing region-specific issues.

Job Requirements

Knowledge and skills

• Holistic leadership with the ability to work effectively across business units and regions.
• Deep understanding of the shipping industry.
• Comprehensive knowledge of WW’s shipping network, with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Ability to engage key stakeholders and foster effective collaboration.
• Proactive and result-oriented mindset, with a continuous focus on optimizing operations and minimizing delays.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across business units.
• Ability to build, develop, and lead teams, combined with the capacity to influence and drive decision-making across multiple functions.
• Cross-cultural awareness and the ability to operate effectively in a multicultural environment while communicating with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.

Key interfaces / stakeholders

• Trade Teams within BO Execution
• Tonnage Allocation and Transhipment teams within BO Development
• PTSO, PCO, and Terminal teams within Logistics Services
• Customer Growth teams
• Product Development and Contracting Team
• OPEX within Shipping Services
• CDO (Shipping 2.0 / Logistics 2.0)

Location: Stockholm Sweden or Lysaker, Norway (local terms)

Business unit: BO Development / Shipping Service

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are a global group of people from diverse backgrounds and lifestyles. Wallenius Wilhelmsen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a workplace where all contributors feel they can bring their best selves every day, learn from each other, and be appreciated. Our journey towards sustainable and integrated logistics compels us to attract people with diverse experiences, skills, and abilities.