Senior Manager, Trade (Shipping Liner)

Morgan McKinley; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global maritime and logistics company in Singapore is seeking a Senior Manager for Trade to oversee shipping operations and manage profitability across trade lanes. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the shipping industry, with at least 3 years in a managerial position. Strong communication skills and strategic acumen are essential for success in this role. This position provides an opportunity to drive international trade and enhance service offerings.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the shipping industry, including 3+ years in a managerial role.
• Experience in trade and capacity management.
• Strong negotiation and partnership skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient operations across trade channels.
• Manage shipping operations KPIs.
• Drive profitability through effective trade lane management.
• Collaborate with various departments to achieve goals.
• Negotiate with shipping lines and port authorities.
• Identify market expansion opportunities.
• Enhance trade lanes and service offerings.
• Analyze market trends for strategy modifications.

Skills

Trade management

Capacity management

Stakeholder management

Strategic acumen

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Maritime or Business

Job description

Overview

The Client:

This leading global company is a key player in the maritime and logistics sector, specializing in container shipping services. With an extensive network across continents, it provides a diverse array of shipping solutions designed to drive international trade and connect markets worldwide.

Job Scope

As a Senior Manager, Trade - the individual will be involved in ensuring effective operations, supervising the performance of the company's shipping services, and managing the profitability of the trade lanes for the organisation through high levels of coordination with internal and external stakeholders and accountability for the overall shipping services performance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure business operations across trade channels are running efficiently and that capacity management and service delivery are at its optimum.
• Keep an eye on shipping operations\' KPIs and suggest changes as needed.
• Ensure strategic business goals such as cost effectiveness and profitability are met through assessment of shipping routes, capacity and pricing.
• Ensure seamless collaboration and engagement across various departments to meet organizational objectives.
• Handle negotiation and partnership management with shipping lines, port authorities, and other related entities.
• Determine new prospects or opportunities for market expansion and growth in the shipping sector.
• Work with trade and commercial teams to enhance current trade lanes and create new service offerings.
• Track and analyze market trends to predict changes and modify strategies accordingly.

The Ideal Candidate

• Bachelors Degree in Maritime, Business or any related discipline is a plus.
• More than 10 years of experience in the shipping industry with at least 3 years of background in a managerial position is a plus.
• Experience in trade management, capacity management, pricing and commercial function is a plus.
• Individuals with great communication and stakeholder management skill is a plus.
• Strong commercial and strategic acumen is advantageous.

Senjoo Khong

Morgan McKinley

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