District Logistics Manager Job at ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Limited

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Limited - In the fast-changing shipping world, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has set itself apart as an independent carrier with a fresh, unique approach. ZIM’s strategy as a global niche carrier offers distinctive advantages to customers worldwide. We have created a smart, efficient network that ensures stable, reliable services; and we have made it our mission to focus on the needs of our customers, which stand at the heart of all our decisions.

ZIM operates in select trades, where it has a competitive advantage and where it can provide superior service. In these trades, ZIM is a significant player with a sizable market share. We maintain a flexible partnership approach with other major carriers, and our new line structure is a much-needed alternative to customers concerned about the current alliance-dominated market.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: District Logistics Manager

Job Ref.: 6F.B57
Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Category: Operations

Description
The position holder will be responsible for the following:

• IQ Ship updates for Out of Sequence (OOS) containers and EDI errors
• Update EDI for VLP-BI database for Global Operation/Documentation purposes
• Checking of Line allocation (Load factors), OOG kill slots count (Macs3)
• Coordinates with other departments, ships, charterers, ports, agents, partners etc
• Updating vessels ROB
• Bookings/EDI/Final load list/Information’s etc emails to relevant parties.
• Monitor the discharge and load progress related cargo operation / IQ Ship update
• Update of ACR
• Reconciliation with Hong Kong H/Q excess loading on partners vessels
• ZIMAPS costing (Logistics) update
• Regional daily empties stock report
• Regional Container Inventory update.
• Scale-in and scale-out of on-hire/off hire containers
• Global Logistics Planning update
• Neutralized containers in West/South Africa
• ZIM360 (creation of depots)
• Secure swap deal with partners
• Preparing of stowman (cxml file) for Central Planning Purpose
• Regional Vessel planning and Coordination through the Macs3 software
• Restow cost Initiative / actual operator/terminal of the shifting cost (Macs3 Planning)
• Coordinates with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate reconciliation

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a First Degree in Maritime, Shipping, or related disciplines.
• Between 8-10 years of prior experience in similar capacity.
• Strong relationship management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good command of written and spoken in English.
• Proficiency in MS Office.