SUMMARY:
The primary function of this position is to implement and ensure effective and dynamic cargo Allocation Management for all JAS Forwarding controlled Business in the APAC region for the Asia-Latin America trade lane.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Help designing and rolling out Allocation Management Processes
• Manage available space capacity to drive utilization and performance
• Supervise Allocation Management between Origin, Destination and Trade Lane heads
• Ensure correct execution of Global and regional Carrier policies
• Assess and prioritize customers' allocations and routing based on their business needs
• Ensure visibility of carrier allocation usage by regular reporting.
• Create visibility on available and used allocation as well as regular cargo flow.
• Laise between Origin and Procurement team to ensure best optimal allocation.
• Balance allocation of cargo to ensure VID’s based on carrier contract being met.
• Be the link between Origin and Destination to ensure smooth cargo flow, if issue arises.
• Generate reports for procurement teams’ discussions with carriers and sales teams’ discussions with customers
• Accelerate decision-making process by taking on the spot in alignment with Allocation Manager Destination Area
• Determine best choice of carrier given customer requirements and buy/selling rates
• Steering cargo considering MQC’s/commitments
• Enforce corrective measures to ensure compliance with rules set
• Decision power prioritizes and arranges allocations to match business needs and company objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Knowledge of local and international rules and regulations in Ocean Freight
• Knowledge of NVOCC operations include applicable ruling
• Freight Forwarding Operations (Ocean Freight)
• Knowledge of the Asia - Latin America market
• Connections with Ocean Carriers
• Knowledge of allocation tool preferred
• Knowledge of local laws and regulations
• Able to work in a diverse environment and culture
• Results orientated
• Strong problem solver
• Team player with self-motivator
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Able to communicate in an international environment
• Creativity and inventiveness
• Analytical and strong problem solving
• Able to Analyze, conceptualize and structure daily activities
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) a must
• Fluency in Mandarin (written and spoken) a must
• Fluent in MS Office programs
• Experience with CargoWise systems is a plus
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Ideally a bachelor’s degree in Logistics or related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience of Allocation Management or CMC on the Forwarder or carrier side.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in the shipping industry as a whole
• Working experience in an English speaking, internal environment
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including double pay, discretionary bonus, meal allowance, employer voluntary MPF contributions, 18 days of annual leave, medical and life insurance, dental check‑ups, a work‑from‑home policy, free shuttle bus service, and other fringe benefits to the successful candidate.
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