Senior Manager – (Shipping Line Cargo Operations | GCC)

Senior Manager – Cargo Operations

Location:

Mumbai

Experience:

12+ years
Industry:  Container Shipping / Shipping Line / Feeder Operations / Maritime Operations

Role Overview
We are looking for a  Senior Manager – Cargo Operations  with strong  shipping-line/carrier-side cargo operations experience and direct exposure to GCC port operations .
The role will be responsible for managing  end-to-end cargo and vessel operations across multiple ports , including cargo execution, vessel planning, load/discharge coordination, transshipment, feeder/mainline operations, special cargo, operational KPIs, cost optimisation and stakeholder management.

Direct experience handling cargo/vessel operations across GCC ports is critical for this position.

Candidate Profile:
12–18 years of progressive experience in container shipping / shipping-line operations / maritime cargo operations.
Minimum  4–5 years of direct Cargo Operations / Vessel Operations / Cargo Execution / Transshipment experience .
Direct hands-on GCC operational exposure is essential , preferably involving ports across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and/or Bahrain.
Strong understanding of  shipping-line cargo execution , rather than only port/terminal-side cargo handling.
Experience in  mainline and feeder vessel operations, transshipment, cargo routing, vessel allocation/utilisation and operational recovery .
Exposure to  DG/HAZ, OOG, Reefer and special cargo operations .
Experience coordinating with  terminals, port authorities, feeder operators, shipping agents, Customs and other operational partners .
Strong understanding of operational KPIs such as  vessel TAT, schedule reliability, cargo connection performance, rollover, terminal productivity and cost performance .
Proven experience in  team leadership, stakeholder management, vendor/service-provider management and operational cost optimisation .
Familiarity with shipping/cargo systems, vessel planning tools,  TOS/ERP and cargo tracking platforms .
Excellent communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage high-pressure operational disruptions.

GCC Experience

– What We Are Looking For
Candidates should ideally have personally managed operations involving ports such as:
Jebel Ali / Khor Fakkan / Fujairah / Abu Dhabi / Dammam / Jeddah / Jubail / Sohar / Salalah / Hamad / Bahrain / Kuwait , or comparable GCC locations.

Interested candidates may share their updated resume at    with the subject:
“Application – Senior Manager Cargo Operations – GCC”