Operation & Logistics Executive
Posted on Apr 3, 2024
Overall Job Purpose
- Keep track of containers and update the IT system with all movement data. Based on this, stock reports are generated and distributed to relevant parties, including reminders to customers for outstanding containers.
- Manage allocation of empty containers and arrange inbound and IPT movements. The main interface is the terminal.
Working Relationships
- Internal: Sales and Customer Service teams, Intermodal team
- External: logistics providers and vendors, leasing companies, other shipping lines, terminals and depots, hauliers, rail and barge companies
Skills & Competencies
- Planning, coordination and organisation
- Knowledge of liner shipping operational matters
- Familiarity with equipment
- Strong IT skills, attention to detail, good customer telephone manners
Job Description
- Receive container movement data from terminals and depots and upload to the EMS after reconciling the data reports.
- Follow up all overdue containers in a timely and consistent manner.
- Ensure containers are not lost, misplaced or misused; track and ensure proper return of misused equipment.
- Manage local container maintenance and repairs in liaison with principals.
- Contribute to preparation of the container stock and distribution plan.
- Arrange monthly activity reports.
- Check with the CRO desk and ensure enough sound container stock is available for export.
- Receive and estimate cleaning & repair charges for damaged containers and update the system accordingly.
- Extract and analyse reports from the system and terminal/depot systems to optimise equipment distribution and forecasting.
- Provide consignees with return data and amounts to be recovered for damaged and cleaning units when needed.