Executive & Senior Executive – Cargo Flow Management

SEA LEAD SHIPPING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading shipping company in Singapore is seeking a Cargo Flow Manager to coordinate cargo flow and optimize vessel utilization. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of liner experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with shipping software. You will work closely with stakeholders to ensure smooth operations and effective customer service.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of liner experience, preferably in container shipping.
• Understanding of commercial aspects of cargo flow management.
• Knowledge of regional ports and liner networks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily bookings and forecast progress with the cargo flow manager.
• Liaise with stakeholders on rates and customer performance.
• Report on performance at weekly country meetings.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Graduate degree or equivalent

Tools

Shipping software

SAP

MS Office - Excel

Job description

Responsible for coordination of cargo flow and allocations, ensuring maximum utilisation of vessels based on commercial priorities and optimal customer care. Establish and maintain a highly professional relationship with the various stakeholders within the organisation, acting as a liaison between commercial and sales management and operational Line Management.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Assist the Cargo Flow Manager to run, with the Daily Booking Report (DBR).
• Constantly (daily) monitor DBR booking and forecast progress in conjunction with the agencies/offices.
• Monitor allocation versus utilisation on the vessels – current and future – to ensure booking offices are keeping prospects updated and real.
• Keep Trade Management appraised daily of volatility in loadings/bookings.
• Closely liaise with Line Management in Dubai on vessel loadings and utilisation, vessel rotations and changes thereof.
• Monitor market and commercial performance of comparable competitors/feeders.
• Evaluate in conjunction with agents, Trade and Sales, ad hoc loaders that may be deployed in the service.
• Keep close contact with stakeholders (Trade/agents) on rates/contracts/customer performance.
• Attend the weekly country meetings to report on DBR performance and lack of same.

Background and experience:

• Minimum 3 - 5 years of Liner experience, preferably within container shipping with main liners or feeder operators.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the commercial aspects of cargo flow management.
• Understanding liner network, slot cost, knowledge of regional ports.

Competencies and skills:

• Ability to plan and execute; multi-task.
• Capable of handling various operational procedures and systems, and handle large volume of work
• Analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills when under pressure and tight work deadlines
• Self-driven, results-oriented with a proven track record.
• Good computer skills (shipping software, SAP, MS Office - Excel).

Education requirements:

Graduate degree or equivalent