Port Network Lead – Americas (Hybrid, Savannah)

Wallenius Wilhelmsen; Savannah (GA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Career development

Job summary

Wallenius Wilhelmsen is seeking a Port Network Management Specialist to analyze port capacity, root cause congestion, and lead mitigation plans to enhance vessel scheduling and rotations. The role partners with BOE, CG, and PTSO teams to drive smarter solutions that maximize network efficiency.

The position emphasizes on-site Savannah, GA presence in a hybrid setup, with opportunities to influence canal coordination, scheduling, and regional trade flows while delivering cost efficiencies and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience preferred in shipping/logistics.
• Understanding of shipping networks, vessel schedules, and port/terminal operations.
• Ability to investigate complex operational challenges, identify root causes, and translate findings into practical solutions.
• Demonstrated collaboration across teams, regions, and functions to drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze port capacity, vessel lineups, and bottlenecks to identify gaps.
• Monitor port conditions, capacity, and trade flows to flag congestion early.
• Lead mitigation strategies and optimized vessel rotations to reduce delays.
• Evaluate schedules and flow to improve turnaround times and capacity.
• Stay informed on canal regulations and transit schedules to support planning.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to align priorities and implement solutions.
• Conduct network assessments to identify opportunities like hub-and-spoke optimization.
• Support alignment on OKRs to improve overall network performance.

Skills

Shipping Industry

Network Optimization

Port Operations

Root Cause Analysis

Stakeholder Collaboration

Tools

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

Wallenius Wilhelmsen is seeking a Port Network Management Specialist to analyze port capacity, root cause congestion, and lead mitigation plans to enhance vessel scheduling and rotations. The role partners with BOE, CG, and PTSO teams to drive smarter solutions that maximize network efficiency.

The position emphasizes on-site Savannah, GA presence in a hybrid setup, with opportunities to influence canal coordination, scheduling, and regional trade flows while delivering cost efficiencies and