Manager Regional Special Container Flow Planning & Steering

Manager Regional Special Container Flow Planning & Steering

United Arab Emirates (Hybrid)

Manager Regional Special Container Flow Planning & Steering owns the regional repositioning plan for Special EQ types.

Reports to: Administrative;Senior Manager Regional Container Flow Planning & Steering

Tasks and responsibilities

• Manage imbalances and steer Hapag-Lloyd's global container fleet on regional level for Special EQ types (open tops, flat racks, )
• Define and implement measures to increase the utilization of Hapag-Lloyd's container fleet, considering fleet and repositioning costs and generated contribution levels.
• Ensure optimal utilization of available vessel capacities for the repositioning of empty containers in cooperation with Trade Management, Network, and Regional Operations.
• Align with Commercial departments on commercial and operational special container strategies.
• Plan dedicated vessels to evacuate or supply empty containers in cooperation with Chartering, Network, Trade Management and Regional Operations.
• Analyze large sets of operational and financial data using different analytical tools.
• Prepare management presentations and decision memos, conduct regular logistics meetings.

Requirements for the role

• University degree in the field of business administration, operations-/logistics-/or transportation management, (industrial) engineering, finance, or information technology is a plus
• Experience in global logistics and/or container shipping.
• Excellent communication skills verbally and in writing.
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills.
• Reliable and motivated team player.
• Ability to work independently with strong ownership for own tasks and responsibilities.
• Analytical mindset.
• Ability to analyze large structured or unstructured data sets.
• Good understanding of IT tools such as MS Office, Qlik, and FIS/COMPASS.
• Fluent in business English

About the Team

• Tax free salary & bonus payments
• 30 working days of annual leave
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work model
• Medical insurance for employee & eligible dependents (spouse & children)
• A diverse and multi-cultural working environment