We are looking for a talented shipping professional to oversee vessel operations and equipment logistics, in this key operations role, as operations accounts for a large part of day-to-day activities, covering terminal and vessel movements as well as cargo operations.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure all port/cargo operations are planned and executed in accordance with ESA’s requirements, with optimal productivity, cost effectiveness, and attention to customer service.
- Ensure documentation is provided and delivered on time (for imports/exports/transshipments) as required to statutory authorities/ports/terminals for vessel calls, among others.
- Prepare documentation and applications to local Harbor Master Officers for approval on the discharge, transit and loading of Hazardous Cargo.
- Preparing (e.g. dealing with the Masters) and properly circulating the required pre-arrival forms (Immigration, Garbage, ISPS, Hazmat, Port Services, Fire Guards, … and so on).
- Ensure all booked containers are shipped, and resolve any issues with terminal/planner/customer services.
- Compile/receive local reports on terminal performance, and address any issues, while providing reports to operations/network operations as required.
- Organise/provide husbandry services to ESA operated vessels, and act as a local point of contact as needed between ship/terminal and ESL HQ, suppliers etc.
- Act as local liaison point on marine/terminal operational matters with partner lines, and in respect of ESA cargo on partner vessels.
- Coordinate with Terminal Operators/Stevedore, and arrange necessary labor to minimise berthing time.
- Assist ESA customer service sales teams with regard to terminal related activities/issues.
- Ensure that the berthing windows with terminals are coordinated and synchronized with proforma vessel schedules, and that coastal schedules are maintained.
- Coordinate vessel arrival and departure with boarding agents and assist with husbandry issues.
- Represent ESL/ESA as charterer’s representative on chartered vessel.
- Coordinate inbound empty with equipment depot.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in the container related industry.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Familiarity with the China market and its specific challenges and opportunities.
*Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and become a key player in the dynamic field of shipping, we encourage you to apply and join our team in driving success in Greater China.
Interested parties please forward your full resume to Career@emiratesline.com