Trade Manager (Containers)

Job Description

• Setting of Minimum Rate Guidelines based on given market outlook to maximize revenue contribution.
• Assist in planning and execute pricing strategies, analyze, and evaluate respective market trends, to react and ensure price and space strategies are communicated to agents/offices timely.
• Handle ad-hoc rate request from overseas agencies and offices
• Ensure the freight, surcharges, filings are compliance with regional regulations
• Drive smart initiatives through good market intelligence and to implement business procurement strategies and smart management to optimize slot cost.
• Identify business partners and initiate cooperation with the business partners for business expansion.
• Evaluate performance in accordance with KPIs set and resolving issues.
• Track and report key functional metrics on slots suppliers and slots exchange to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
• Responsible for the preparation of budget, meeting of the organizational targets, and monthly business performance reporting.
• To participate in ad-hoc projects when required by Management.

Requirements

• Minimum Diploma in logistics/supply chain and above
• At least 5-10 years working experience in cross trade/feeder service-related functions
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn and adapt to market dynamics
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office