Senior Operations Executive (Regional)
Chile
DRIVING CONNECTIVITY
Chart your Course with PIL
With over 55 years of leadership in the global shipping industry, Pacific International Lines (PIL) is looking for proactive individuals to drive innovation and sustainable shipping solutions. If you’re fueled by pioneering ideas, enjoy challenging the status quo, and are determined to make a significant impact, PIL wants you as a part of our dynamic community of maritime professionals.
At PIL, we provide local experiences with a global reach. With our headquarters in Singapore, and services offered at over 500 locations in 90 countries, you will have ample opportunities to work with colleagues from different cultures and communities.
Get On Board for a Dynamic and Purposeful Career
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Senior Operations Executive to join our dynamic Regional team at PIL. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in overseeing the day-to-day logistics operations and ensuring smooth coordination between various stakeholders.
Key responsabilities:
1. Ensures vessel’s rotation and schedule reliability
- Follows-up vessels port calls.
- Engages and follows up the performance of local vendors, including but not limited to Terminal Operators, agents, Pilots, towage companies, bunker suppliers, special cargoes surveyors and customs-brokers.
- Maintains straight contact with 3rd party teams, partner lines and internal departments in connection with vessel’s operations.
- Keeps close contact with Pilots, Terminal Operators, Port Authorities, and Maritime Authorities.
- Keeps LARO and Line/HQ permanently informed of the general port situation as well all other relevant information, especially as far as infrastructure developments is concerned.
- Monitor the Operational Cost evolution OPEX and work on any deviations in order to maintain the OPEX/TEU as low as possible.
2. Team Coordination
- Coordinates teams (own or outsourced) efforts for performance continuous improvement.
- Ensures that PIL expected/contracted Service Levels are communicated to the teams and/or vendors.
- Keeps internal control of all details pertaining to all port calls by PIL operated and/or partner vessels.
3. Procurement Activities
- Support management on the negotiation process with the different vendors in the region.
- Monitor vendor’s invoicing process and get involved in the internal procedures on LARO offices (own & outsorced).
- Assist Ops Teams (own or outsourced) to deal with HQ on the registration, validation of any extra expense or service.
- To ensure keep PIL offices duly informed on any change or adjustment on procurement procedures.
4. Provide support to other operational departments
- Visits terminals to align procedures and/or perform surveys.
- Requests quotations and maintain straight follow up of OOG & break-bulk cargoes requirements, including but not limited to stevedoring, cargo surveyors, ancillary services, extra cranes hire, land operations and lashing materials.
- Supports Legal and Claims departments when required to collect information and evidence to contribute in Claims cases investigations and/or local Authorities regulations studies, in cases where the issue requires a higher level of technical operational knowledge/expertise.
- Collects information regarding new business and cost savings opportunities
- Supports any other PIL department in investigations on service failures by partner lines and/or their subcontractors, in cases where the issue requires a higher level of technical operational knowledge/expertise.
- Provides the required authorization from Port Terminals and vessels for the access of shore-based staff or customers on board Own and chartered vessels and to port facilities.
- Communicates crewing requirements received from vessel’s Owners to the proper local agents, for owned and chartered vessels.
Educations & Expercience Requirements
- Degree: Business Administration, Logistics, Foreign Trade and related.
- IT and System Requirements: MS Office package intermediate knowledge.
- Language: Good command level of English language written and spoken.
- Experience: Minimum 5-year experience as boarding clerk, OPS assistant, Cargo Flow or similar position.
Job Expertise
- Ability to understand complex processes, define problems and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts (such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions) to practical situations.
- Knowledge of laws and rules applicable by authorities as well as local usages and customs in the ports under her/his jurisdiction.
- Knowledge of procurement procedures and support Management on the administration of the vendor’s contracts.
Why Join Us
- Be part of a leading global carrier with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation.
- Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Application Process
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume in English outlining your qualifications and experience to PIL Career Website.
Eligibility to Apply
This position is open to Chilean nationals or individuals who currently have the legal right to work in Chile. Please note that applicants without this eligibility will not be considered.
About Us
Incorporated in 1967, Pacific International Lines (PIL) is ranked 12th among the world’s top container shipping lines and is also the largest home-grown carrier in Southeast Asia. Based in Singapore, PIL is a global carrier with a focus on Asia, China, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Oceania, and the Pacific Islands.
Together with its affiliated companies Mariana Express Lines (MELL) and Malaysia Shipping Corporation, PIL serves customers at over 500 locations in more than 90 countries worldwide with a fleet of 100 container and multi-purpose vessels.
Apart from the core liner shipping business, PIL also has several other business units such as container manufacturing, depot, and logistics services.
PIL strives to meet the needs of its customers by providing value-adding services such as intermodal, breakbulk, and reefer services delivered on innovative technological platforms. With its focus on “Driving Connectivity” and commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050, PIL aims to be an efficient, sustainable, and future-ready shipping line.
For more information, visit www.pilship.com
Pacific International Lines (PIL) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.