Senior Manager Stowage Planning

Hapag-Lloyd

Employer Active

Posted 12 hrs ago

Experience

10 - 12 Years

Education

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Drive adoption of automation, AI, and digital tools into daily operations, embedding new capabilities and smarter decision-making.

Act as an escalation point for complex operational issues and provide strategic direction in collaboration with stakeholders.

Collaborate cross-functionally with scheduling, cargo ops, port ops, and trade management to ensure seamless execution.

Coordinate closely with the Global Stowage CoE and peer regions to align processes, share best practices, and continuously improve.

Set clear KPIs, monitor performance, and foster a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and improvement.

Desired Candidate Profile

Lead and develop the regional stowage planning team, ensuring performance, engagement, and consistent execution.

Deliver safe, efficient, and optimized stowage plans that maximize vessel utilization and minimize cost.

Bachelor s degree in any field (preference for Maritime Studies, Logistics, or related disciplines).

10+ years of experience in a shipping line or port operations environment, with exposure to stowage planning.

Proven leadership experience managing diverse operational or planning teams, ideally in shipping, logistics, or port operations.

Strong track record of driving change, embedding new systems, and leading transformation initiatives.

Practical exposure to automation, AI, and digitalization in planning or operations.

Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills, with experience working across regions and global functions.

Strong analytical mindset and data-driven decision-making capability.

Fluent in English; additional regional languages are a plus.

Willing to travel globally to support business objectives.

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

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