Deputy General Manager, Liner Operations

Job Responsibilities

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 and 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 

Job 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