Deputy General Manager, Liner Operations
Liner Ops responsibilities
• Lead the teams managing vessel operations, stowage planning, scheduling and review of Hazardous and Special Cargo bookings
• Manage Fleet performance and service reliability for PIL Long Haul, Short Sea, Subsidiary & consortium services.
• Minimize impact to service reliability and cost to operations, by managing service recovery and providing alternative options, driving root cause analysis and implementing preventive measures.
• Devise & implement Liner Operations KPIs & regularly review their effectiveness.
• Deliver optimized stowage plans for PIL Operated vessels that maximize
o Vessel space as per declared Basic Slot Agreement, while simultaneously looking for opportunities to exceed this target.
o Maximize crane intensity for each class of vessels.
• Develop and deliver programs for sustained higher crane productivity utilizing cycling, twin picks, or tandem lifts.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines for dangerous goods & regularly conduct reviews on PIL prohibited list of commodities.
• Continuously improve port turnaround times and operational processes.
• Prepare and manage budgets including for Fuel, Bunker Quantity Surveys, etc
• Work closely with the OPPC Terminal Procurement and 3PF team to provide the necessary support & develop service level requirements.
• Work closely with OPPC Business Process (Strategy, Systems & Projects) and Centre for Maritime Efficiency teams to:
o Study & improve/optimize vessel schedule applications.
o Design & develop efficient fleet performance management tools and strategic fuel saving capabilities including for vessel performance, fuel efficiency and consumption tracking.
o Identify and review fuel saving initiatives.
• Support Division head in Crisis Management
• Support other strategic initiatives as directed by the Division Head and senior leadership
Fleet Studies Management
• Facilitate operations & business analysis, including project management in effort to support broader company objectives;
• Evaluate & recommend suitability of vessels for deployment in the intended service
• Establish vessel max operational intake capacity basis intended service deployment & advise Network Design & Trade Teams the recommend TEU & weight declaration with possible owners’ merit or demerit.
• Support the Centre for Maritime Efficiency to study & implement vessel efficient profiles like Trim & ballast optimisation.
• Support Network Design Team with operational inputs for P&L calculations & proforma studies.
Hazardous & Special Cargo Booking
• Support hazardous cargo business growth.
• Manage the Global Special Cargo Operations desk handling bookings, enquiries.
• Functional business owner for Hazardous Shared services handling bookings, enquiries, audits.
• Ensure enquiries and bookings turn around within stipulated timeframes as agreed with booking agents and/or consortiums.
• Devise & implement processes for faster turn around
• Implement, review and maintain company policies for hazardous and special cargo acceptance.
Financial Cost Analysis
• Review cost deviations impacting Operational expenditures
• Lead monthly performance reviews with regional operations teams & agencies
• Perform deep-dive studies based on a clear understanding of Operational procedures, local market practices, country regulations and propose potential solutions/action plans to generate additional cost savings and/or revenue
• Identify Liner Operations efficiency savings targets and capture the monthly actuals
• Follow up with local agencies for studies / initiatives, as well as review & approve the financial targets estimated
Requirements
· Degree in Maritime or equivalent professional qualifications
· Degree in Business Management is an advantage
· At least 10 years relevant Liner & marine operations experience with global container liner companies.
· Sea going experience with masters ticket is an advantage
· Experience in leading teams, ability to handle multiple projects, work well under challenging demands, Self-driven & results focused.
· Good command of English