Logistics & Operations Manager

Description

Stock Management:

• Oversee stock situation, report and update to HKG about shortage/surplus/forecast and request for MT evacuation in/out.
• Stock control and management at each location to meet customer/HO requirements.
• Tracking FIFO from vendor, clear long idle.
• Oversee MNR performance in term of approval and speed of repair.

IQ Ship:

• Assist staff for intermodal/requisition/TO process of inland transportation between port/depot.
• Clear POs related logistics expenses (ZLS, ZLT, ZSO, ZSR, ZMR) in due time.
• Attend other pending matter for on-going logistics progression as well as SAP, new EDI set up, IAS set up, etc. 

Operations, capacity and contingency management:

• Maintain an excellent working relationship locally with any/all VSA partners, ensure all VSA partner schedules are accurate and monitored daily for all changes.
• Ensure COPRAR issued to VSA partners as per agreed process.
• Ensure CBF issued to VSA partners as per agreed process.
• Manage all operational contingencies through identification of the issue, impact assessment and solution recommendation in close coordination with ZIM NZ CUS and Sales.
• Oversee establishment of routings from request to systems update in close coordination with ZIM NZ CUS.
• Oversee monitoring of all 2nd and or 3rd leg connections to minimize delays.   

Terminal, Vendor and Colleague from other Lines:

• Maintain good relationship with depot/vendor. Regular update with them on plan/policy and understand whether it will affect our equipment control. Knowing the trend/ requirement in market on equipment SZ/TP.

Requirements

• Previous experience in primarily in Equipment Management.
• Operations management experience preferred but not essential 
• At least 5 years’ experience in the shipping or cargo logistics industry is preferred
• High level of computer literacy/ Intermediate to Advanced skills in Excel
• Previous experience with import/export shipping, market and Customs processes is preferred
• Fluent in English – both written and spoken
• Ability to work towards a deadline
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Previous experience with IQ Ship operating system (desirable)