Executive - Capacity

JOB PURPOSE   Responsible for coordination of capacity and allocations, ensuring maximum utilization of vessels based on commercial priorities and optimal customer care. Establish and maintain a highly professional relationship with the various stakeholders within the organization, acting as a liaison between commercial and sales management and operational Line Management.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES    Assist the Capacity Manager to run with the Daily Booking Report (DBR).   Constantly (daily) monitor DBR booking and forecast progress in conjunction with the agencies/offices.  Monitor allocation versus utilization on the vessels – current and future – to ensure booking offices are keeping prospects updated and real.  Keep Trade Management appraised daily of volatility in loadings/bookings.  Closely liaise with Line Management and Vessel Planner on vessel loadings and utilization, vessel rotations and changes thereof.  Monitor market and commercial performance of comparable competitors / feeders.  Evaluatein conjunction with agents, Trade and Sales, ad hoc loaders that may be deployed in the service.  Keep a closecontact with stakeholders (Trade/agents) on rates/contracts/customer performance.  Attend the weekly country meetings to report on DBR performance and lack of same
Key interactions (Internal | External)  External: Agents   Internal: Sales | Line Management | Planner | Equipment | Transhipment
Education requirements		Graduate degree or equivalent, Good computer skills (shipping software, SAP, MS Office - Excel)
Language requirements		English – Fluent (required)
Background and experience			Competencies and skills
Minimum 3-5 years of Liner experience, preferably within container shipping with main liners or feeder operators.   Extensive knowledge and understanding of the commercial aspects of capacity management.   Understanding liner network, slot cost, knowledge of regional ports			Ability to plan and execute; multi-task.  Capable of handling various operational procedures and systems, and handle large volume of work  Analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills when under pressure and tight work deadlines  Self-driven, results-oriented with a proven track record.