Swire Shipping Pte Ltd Looking for Logistics Coordinator at Swire Shipping Pte LtdUnited States Full Time

About the Job

Role Purpose

Part of the Swire Projects division, with responsibility across USA and Canada for:

Promoting “zero harm” across the company’s operational activities.

Managing port, stevedoring, vessel cargo operations, suppliers and other marine service providers in the assigned Region, focusing on setting high operational standards that maintain safe, efficient and cost- effective operations.

Management of empty equipment flows in the US for Swire Projects Transpac programme. This will include engagement with our partners UWL in the US, use of our 1Ship system to check equipment status and update Trade Team in Singapore on weekly flows.

Container damage management with UWL. Oversight of the flow of noting damage, informing Ho Chi
Minh team on incoming repair requirements, ensuring payment through from UWL.

In conjunction with the Seattle Operations Team – North America, provide support to regional Trade,
Liner Operations and Commercial teams for all matters relating to Port operations.

Support the wider Swire Projects cargo flows including but not exclusive to the 53’ programme as well as spot-cargoes into the USWC.

Role Accountabilities Support both Senior Operations and Operations Manager on Swire Projects matters.

• Continuously develop suitable port contractor options and alternatives to best meet Trade requirements.
• Be trained and work in Swire Projects 1Ship equipment management system.
• Port Operations with respect to engagement with T30. Act as a supporting role to Operations

Manager in this regard.

• Review ongoing operational costs and identify potential savings. Ensure that any cost overruns are minimised and are consistent with cargo loading requirements.
• Build relationships with Port & Stevedoring partners for T30 Seattle, Everett and Vancouver.
• Support Line Operations Managers with scheduling, scenario planning, operational forecasting and budget variance reporting, as required.
• Operations Support Provide support to the Trades for the day to day management of cargo operations and liaise with the Line Management team.
• Actively work with the Port Captain, ports, vessels and service providers to ensure CNCo safety standards are applied, to improve operational safety and safety awareness.
• Report any regional Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) issues and concerns to the Swire Shipping

Safety Security & Environment Committee (SSEC);

• Assist in Incident Response / Claims Management.
• Assist the claims team (Head Office) to resolve claims in North America
• Assist the Trade Team with customer cargo care (damage to cargo) issues.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Operations Manager.
• Assist with company projects both within and outside the region.
• Adhere to and implement the Company’s Policies and Procedures.

Cargo Planning (Swire Projects Transpac Service on the back-haul leg)

• Receive Cargo Plans and reconcile with Customer Services and Logistics prior to sending to service providers.

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• Timely preparation and distribution of all cargo Load and Discharge EDI plans, scan plans and adjustments made when necessary.
• Monitor Port Operations closely to ensure the agreed operational plan is followed.
• Travel to ports when required to oversee stevedoring operations e.g. special/heavy lifts, cargo requirements, training, support for operations team, vessel familiarisation, customer requirements or to carry out formal port performance reviews etc.
• Work with Logistics team to ensure the vessels are optimised for the positioning of empty container equipment in line with cargo requirements.
• Ensure that vessels/port agents are kept updated on the vessel schedules and port operations as planned.
• Ensure that cargo cut offs are set as per the ships coastal schedule and fixed as per Line requirements and any changes are distributed in a timely fashion to relevant parties.

Safety

• Take responsibility for the safety of myself and those around me by displaying safety leadership principles (i.e. Safety I’s & Accountability ladder).
• Challenging and stopping unsafe acts and behaviours or unsafe conditions.
• Comply with the Global Safety Standards, Polices and Operating Procedures.

Key Qualifications & Skills

Qualifications

Preferably experience and qualifications related to the Maritime Industry in Operations or Logistics

Must have or be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

Technical Skills

Minimum 2+ years’ experience in the shipping industry

Knowledge of operational aspects of port / terminal operations.

Previous effective people management experience.

Sound understanding of cost management.

Proven ability to build relationships and teams.

Sound analytical, numeracy and communication skills.

Focus on results, profitability and performance.

Knowledge of general macroeconomic principles and international trade.

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Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $40,000.00 – $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Multiple Locations