The posting
We are looking for an experienced Cargo Control (Container) professional for one of our global shipping clients. The role will be responsible for managing and optimising vessel space utilisation across designated trades and services. As part of the Cargo Control team, the successful candidate will oversee allocation and capacity management, including the creation of voyage and customer allocations in alignment with Trade Management (TM) Pricing & Steering.
The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in the liner shipping or transportation industry, with strong analytical skills and a good understanding of vessel capacity management.
Responsibilities
- Manage and optimise vessel utilisation within the region across all allocation scopes (trades) and geographical origins for both full and empty containers.
- Oversee allocation and capacity management for designated ship systems and trades.
- Create voyage and customer allocations in alignment with TM Pricing & Steering.
- Define allocation management measures to control booking uptake in line with trade strategies, including managing contribution baselines for cargo acceptance.
- Monitor and forecast voyage utilisation based on booking developments and initiate corrective measures when required.
- Monitor key connections between services at transshipment ports and implement corrective booking acceptance measures where necessary.
- Monitor booking uptake and follow up with relevant TM Pricing & Steering teams and internal Cargo Controllers handling other ship systems.
- Manage waitlisted shipments and prioritise cargo for loading or shut-out, taking into consideration commercial requirements, operational constraints and costs.
- Drive Cargo Control KPIs, including vessel utilisation, QP3 (Fast Booking Response), QP7 (Loaded as Booked) and dwell time reduction.
- Minimise operational costs associated with cargo flows, including renomination and storage costs.
- Liaise with ship planners (internal or partner lines) on vessel space availability and operational restrictions, such as draft, ballast, bunker and stack weight limitations.
- Coordinate special cargo approval applications, including out-of-gauge (OOG) and flexitank cargo, with planners and partner lines.
- Work closely with QSCs and GCC on customer service and cargo operations matters, including vessel balancing, terminal build-up and load lists.
- Collaborate with TM Pricing & Steering and the Commercial Organisation on booking developments, market conditions and cargo uptake performance.
- Provide input on schedule recovery measures in collaboration with Operations.
- Prepare tactical forecasts based on expected booking developments, including connecting services, in accordance with established procedures.
- Provide input on additional capacity requirements, including shuttle or feeder space, when necessary.
Requirements
- Degree in Shipping, Transportation or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in the liner shipping or transportation industry.
- Experience in shipping operations, Trade Management or Commercial Steering would be an advantage.
- Good knowledge of booking applications and reporting tools, such as FIS and Qlik.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical skills with a systematic and efficient approach to work.
- Motivated, proactive, reliable and able to take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
- Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- A team player who is comfortable working with different stakeholder groups.
- Able to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays, when required.
- Ability to develop and implement new concepts, processes and structures.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding!
