Specialist, Trade Management Uptake Management

HAPAG-LLOYD PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Presencial; SGD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

HAPAG-LLOYD PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks an experienced Vessel Capacity Planner to optimize allocations across trades and regions. You will work with ship planners, pricing teams and operations to improve vessel utilization and reduce costs while maintaining service reliability.

The role requires 4–5 years in vessel/capacity planning, proficiency with FIS, Qlik and MS Office, and a strong analytical mindset. Flexible hours and collaboration across regions are expected.

Formación

• Operational background with Vessel/Capacity Planning experience.
• 4–5 years in Vessel/Capacity Planning or similar role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HL applications (FIS, Qlik).
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Analytical, systematic and efficient way of working.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to own tasks and responsibilities.
• Flexible working times including holidays/weekends.
• Experience dealing with multiple stakeholder groups.
• Knowledge of Hapag-Lloyd’s global product offering (Network & Partners).

Responsabilidades

• Allocate and manage vessel capacity and trades.
• Increase profitability and vessel utilization; minimize costs.
• Coordinate with ship planners on space and operational constraints.
• Collaborate with QSCs on vessel balancing and PTO topics.
• Work with TM Pricing & Steering on bookings and market trends.
• Align with Area Commercial Steering on market developments.
• Forecast voyage utilization and booking developments.
• Handle special cargo approvals with planners/partners.
• Communicate contingency measures to reduce customer frustration.
• Support cost avoidance through proactive adjustments.
• Ensure baselines are maintained and adjusted per service realities.
• Challenge overbooking adherence and prioritization rules.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking (analytical, 31)

Team player

Strong communication

Negotiation skills

Ownership & accountability

Flexibility

Proactive & reliable

Stakeholder management

Innovative concepts

Vendor/partner liaison

Herramientas

FIS

Qlik

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Allocation and Capacity Management on designated Ship Systems / Trades
• Daily activity to increase profitability and vessels’ utilization as well as reducing operational costs to the minimum (storages, renomination)
• Manage and optimize utilization for the vessel within different regions across all allocation scopes (trades), all Geo Forms for full and MT containers
• Liaising with ship planners (own or partner line) on space-related topics and operational restrictions (e.g. draft, ballast & bunker, stack weight, etc)
• Liaising with QSCs for CSB-related topics (vessel balancing) as well as PTO topics (e.g. terminal build up, load lists)
• Close cooperation with TM Pricing & Steering regarding booking development and respective market situation
• Alignment with Area Commercial Steering on market developments
• Predicting the voyage utilization
• Responsible for special cargo approval applications (e.g. OOG, Flexi tank) to planners/partner lines
• Predict booking developments and liaise with TMPS
• Responsible for shipment acceptance handling including waitlist handling Prioritization of cargo in case of an overbooking situation based on commercial rules, operational and cost aspects
• Cooperation on ad hoc schedule adjustments / optimizations in collaboration with Voyage Control/Fleet Support Center and Regions
• Ensure timely communication/coordination of contingency measures taken (rollovers, C&R, omissions) to reduce customers frustration/improve experience.
• Support taking decisions to safeguard schedule reliability, while balancing with other main goals, such as utilizations, costs mitigation – finally taking the best decision possible for the company.
• Ensure optimal baselines are in place throughout the year, challenge/propose adjustments proactively according to the reality/situation of each service/vessel. Proactively support & take decisions to avoid costs, e.g. reduce rollovers and/or roll in cost-efficient locations, support taking cost-optimal contingency measures.
• Challenge CA's adherence, overbooking levels and Others' share, ensure usage of prioritization rulebook.

Qualifications:

• Operational background and Trade Management or Commercial Steering experience welcome.
• At least 4-5 years of relevant experience from Vessel/Capacity Planning.
• Comprehensive knowledge about HL applications (FIS, Qlik.) (Advantageous)
• Proficient in MS-Office products (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Analytical, systematic and efficient way of working
• Motivated, proactive and reliable
• Willing to take ownership of tasks and responsibility
• Team player with strong communication skills
• Excellent negotiations skills and assertiveness
• Acceptance of flexible working times also on holidays/weekends
• Experience in dealing with different stakeholder groups
• Ability to develop and implement new concepts and structures
• Knowledge about Hapag-Lloyd's global product offering (Network & Partners) (Advantageous)