Senior Executive / Assistant Manager, Network & Strategy – Singapore

In view of current service expansion, our ESL team is recruiting for a Senior Executive/Assistant Manager to join the Network Planning team. You will be supporting the team in slot contracts negotiations as well and providing analytical support in structuring, modifying, and reviewing new and/or existing Alliance partnerships.

To excel in this role, you should be someone with strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to deal and perform in ambiguous / stressful situation. You must be someone with strong attention to details, with a drive for result.

Responsibilities:

Communication with alliance partners and internal stakeholders

  • Strong negotiation with alliance partners on matters such as port omission, blank sailing, vessels sliding, compensation, etc.
  • Liaising with ESL Capacity and Trade team on slot compensation issues with Partners.
  • Managing and drafting of Slot Charter, Slot Exchange and Vessel Sharing Agreements.
  • Maintain partners’ relationship and monitoring of adherence by alliance partners with process as outlined in the agreements.
  • Communicate with internal and external stakeholders on service changes / new service launch.

Reporting and monthly settlement

  • Slot cost review with partner and adjustment for bunker factor and charter hire on a monthly / quarterly basis
  • To monitor and review monthly settlement with Partners, for bill-able or payable to alliance partners for over-use / reefer plugs usage, etc.

Requirements:

  • Diploma or Degree; preferably in Business Analysis, Economics, Maritime related studies
  • At least 4 to 5 years of experience in container shipping industry, specifically with network planning / trade / pricing experience
  • Proficiency in MS Office application; Microsoft Excel
Job Category: Network
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Singapore