Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Manager TM Uptake Management to join our team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Senior Manager TM Uptake Management will report to Director TM Uptake Management.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the team in TM Uptake Management Middle East, based in Dubai.
• Responsible for optimization of vessel/voyage utilization on designated services and trades based on commercial guidelines.
• Maintain close collaboration and cooperation with Regional Commercial, Regional Operations, Area Commercial Steering, Customer Service / GCC and Cargo Operations.
• Analyse optimization potential and costs and work on proposals together with TM Pricing&Steering.
• Ensure adherence to global processes and guidelines within the team .
• Regular exchange with other team leads on best practices and expertise.
• Regular evaluation of system and process knowledge of the team members, coordination of training requirements with the Director TM Uptake Management.
• Initiate FIS Allocation Management development needs, participate in projects and roll-out.
• Organize working time requirements and workload in the teams and appropriate distribution of services, as well as back-up or replacement arrangements.
• Alignment on team relevant topics with all stakeholders.
• Point of entry for general trade related issues.

Requirements for the role

• Degree in Shipping, Transportation or related discipline.
• Several years of experience in liner shipping/ transportation industry.
• Operational background and Commercial Steering experience welcome.
• Comprehensive knowledge about HL applications (FIS, Qlikview, Qliksense).
• Analytical, methodical and efficient working style.
• Open minded personality with strong communication skills.
• Experience in dealing with different stakeholder groups.
• Team player with high ability to communicate.
• Ability to lead a team and to implement new concepts and structures.
• Knowledge about Hapag-Lloyd’s global product offering (Network & Partners).
• Excellent and proficient command of spoken and written English language.