Tasks and Responsibilities
As Global Container Logistics team we are managing complex logistical challenges every day. We oversee Hapag-Lloyd’s global empty container flows to deliver continuous container availability towards our customers. We define and implement effective structures, efficient processes, and state-of-the-art IT tools enabling our organization to draw cost optimal logistics decisions and increase the profitability of our container fleet.
As Manager Global Container Logistics you own the global steering of one or more container types and/or the interface to one or more Regional Equipment Steering teams with the objective to ensure continuous availability of containers at minimal cost.
Your tasks include:
- Manage imbalances and steer Hapag-Lloyd’s global container fleet
- Define and implement measures to increase the utilization of Hapag-Lloyd’s container fleet, considering fleet and repositioning costs and generated contribution levels
- Ensure optimal utilization of available vessel capacities for the repositioning of empty containers in cooperation with Trade Management, Network, and Regions
- Align with Commercial departments on commercial and operational reefer and special container strategies
- Plan dedicated vessels to evacuate or supply empty containers in cooperation with Chartering/Network/Trade Management and Regions
- Identify slot swap opportunities with partners
- Analyze large sets of operational and financial data using different analytical tools
- Drive and/or support projects to identify and implement process and system improvements
- Prepare management presentations and decision memos
- Prepare and conduct regular container logistics meetings and calls