Qureos Mentor

GOODRICH MARITIME PVT. LTD

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 About the Company
 
 
 
 We are a leading logistics company dedicated to providing innovative solutions in the shipping and transportation industry. Our mission is to enhance global trade by ensuring efficient and reliable services while fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
 
 
 
 About the Role
 
 
 
 The role involves overseeing the planning and allocation of container space, managing procurement and optimization of deadfreight slots, and leading a team to ensure operational efficiency and profitability across various trade lanes.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
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 Capacity &amp; Slot Chartering Management
 
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 Oversee end-to-end planning and allocation of container space on vessels and feeders across Middle East &amp; East Africa (East Bound) &amp; Intra Middle East.
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 Manage procurement and allocation of Deadfreight (DF) and SOC slots through strategic negotiations and long-term contracts with vessel operators and MLOs.
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 Drive model ship planning and DF target alignment across locations and agency networks to ensure profitability and efficient capacity utilization.
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 Ensure optimal container inventory balance by recommending and managing empty repositioning as per trade forecasts.
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 Deadfreight Procurement &amp; Optimization
 
 
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 Lead strategic and cost-effective procurement of deadfreight slots by working closely with carriers, agencies, and DF teams.
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 Drive profitability through proactive planning of DF utilization and building feasible DF routes.
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 Monitor divisional DF targets and address issues across locations to align efforts with company strategy and market dynamics.
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 SOC Slot &amp; Vendor Management
 
 
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 Validate slot rates from procurement teams across ports and provide inputs on prevailing feeder market trends.
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 Build and maintain strong vendor relationships with feeder and mainline operators to secure favorable rates and ensure space support.
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 Review and audit vendors on service levels, space reliability, and alignment with operational needs.
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 Train, supervise, and develop team members on vendor engagement, regulatory compliance, and slot optimization.
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 Trade Lane Management &amp; Market Strategy
 
 
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 Monitor and evaluate trade lane performance through analysis of volumes, pricing structures, space constraints, and operational efficiency.
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 Develop and implement lane-specific strategies to drive market share and profitability.
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 Conduct cost-benefit assessments for new trade route opportunities and transshipment operations.
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 Commercial Acumen &amp; Pricing Strategy
 
 
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 Formulate pricing strategies aligned with capacity, cost structures, and competitive intelligence.
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 Work with Trade and Pricing teams to ensure DF/SOC rate structures support profitability goals.
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 Collaborate with accounts team to analyze cost components and identify optimization areas in liner business.
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 MIS, Reporting &amp; Strategic Planning
 
 
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 Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting mechanisms for monitoring capacity utilization, DF/SOC procurement, cost control, and vendor performance.
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 Present weekly/monthly MIS reports and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
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 Support strategic business planning through trade analysis, performance benchmarking, and forecasting.
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 Leadership &amp; Cross-functional Collaboration
 
 
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 Lead and mentor a team of executives and support staff involved in capacity management and procurement.
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 Collaborate with internal stakeholders&mdash;Trade, Sales, Operations, Accounts, and Agency Network&mdash;to align capacity with commercial objectives.
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 Foster a high-performance team culture focused on accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 Education details: Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Required Skills
 
 
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 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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 Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.
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 Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
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 Experience in capacity management and procurement.
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 Preferred Skills
 
 
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 Master's degree in a relevant field.
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 Experience in the shipping and logistics industry.
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 Familiarity with market trends and pricing strategies.
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 Pay range and compensation package
 
 
 
 Competitive salary based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package.
 
 
 
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Trade Manager

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Trade Manager