Job Purpose
Report to Manager – Equipment Management to manage the Company’s shipping container fleet and accomplish day-to-day tasks in relation to container activities.
Main tasks and responsibilities
· Coordinating with overseas agencies on day-to-day equipment management issues.
· Inventory management – demand & supply planning, aging control, FI-FO control, etc.
· Execution of effective and efficient empty container disposal and empty container repositioning activities.
· Liaise with external and internal parties to ensure smooth container pick-up/ drop-off/sale activities, etc.
· Develop, execute, and manage one-way container movements.
· Assist in container sales activities if required.
· Monitor demurrage and detention invoicing and collection process and take actions against dispute cases/ slow payment.
· Equipment Management System data integrity management.
· Cost Management – budget control & invoice processing related to equipment management.
· Analysis & Report – produce relevant reports, statistics, and analysis.
· Any other tasks assigned by reporting managers in relation to equipment management.
Key interactions (Internal | External):
External: Overseas Agencies | Container Suppliers | Depots | Terminals | Container Buyers
Internal: Line Management | Operations | Commercial | Sales |Finance
Background and experience:
· More than 3 years experience in the container shipping or NVOCC.
· Preferably with container management experience.
· Knowledge on customs rules and regulations in international shipping is an advantage.
Network with container leasing companies, factories, container shipping liners, container brokers and traders will be an asset.
Competencies and skills:
· Good team player but also can work independently.
· Good planning and execution capabilities.
· Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
· Time management and organisational skills.
· Analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
Able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
Education requirements:
Graduate level education, Good computer skills (MS office & shipping software), Certificates related logistics / shipping / marine / container inspection, eg. IICL.
