LINE MANAGER

Role Summary: To manage the running of assigned services in a profitable manner and ensure constant dialogue with stakeholders, vendors, and customers (principal and agency). To be reactive to market changes to ensure improved service volumes, scope, efficiencies, and profitability. The role does involve travel to visit customers, agents, and terminals.Role and Responsibilities:P&L Responsibility.Improve cost efficiency and optimize yield.Select ships with optimum intake, bunker consumption and tonnage for lowest port dues.Close monitoring of daily bunker consumption via use of the system and ensure vessel consumption is in line with CH description and cross check against other sister ships previously operated in the trade or region.Monitor and review bunker survey report of individual stem and confirm that reported quantities are in line with master’s reported ROB. Deal with any variations immediately.Cost control – Direct and Indirect costs must be thoroughly understood.Manage terminal contracts for assigned trades.Manage and resolve claims (cargo claims, container damage, vessel damage) in consultation with legal team where required.Strategizing trade routes (existing and new). This may involve consolidation with customers and competitors or expanding existing service coverage either via own deployment or swaps with other operators.In collaboration with the Commercial department , acquire, compile and maintain trade statistics and reports for analysis and decision making;Space management and selection of cargo that delivers best NTV (Net To Vessel) returns; Look for opportunities to implement GRI‘s (general rate increase), RR‘s (rate restoration), CBR (critical bunker recovery) for all trades managed in line with cost increases;Manage and coordinate rate quotation and filing with commercial department;Liaise with agents to ensure online booking forecasts are updated timely in online system;Build and retain good relations with customers assigned to you in order XPF become their preferred vendor of choice. The company will expect you to deal with commercial matters relating to a wider geographical scope where you will be briefed internally before discussing with the customer. This will involve regular contact via face to face meetings and entertainment. Out of hours work and travel may be required. Business developmento Strategizing trades routes (existing and new) which involves new service development / expansion.o Feasibilities studies on various services concept and deployment scenarios;o Securing/expanding of slot swop and fixed slot deals.Key Performance IndicatorsAccurate and on time internal and external communicationCustomer satisfactionGood internal working relationshipsRequirements:Bachelor’s Degree would be a plus.Previous Similar Experience would be preferred but not Essential. Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with colleagues across departments and various internal & external stakeholders. Independent and result oriented.Strategic thinker.Ability to focus on tasks and analyses situations, systems, and problems.Ability to make quick decisions supported by information and data gathered.Strong leadership.Join our team and be part of an exciting journey towards personal and professional growth to make a real impact on global trade. If you are interested in the career opportunity, we invite you to apply today. Please share your updated resume, emphasizing your relevant experience and email to eur@x-pressfeeders.com.We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Attention to recruitment agencies:X-Press Feeders operates with a preferred supplier list (PSL) for recruitment purposes. As such, we will not be considering or accepting unsolicited applications from non-PSL agencies for the role currently available. We kindly request that you refrain from submitting applications on behalf of your clients. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.