• Location: Papua New Guinea
• Shipping industry experience is a MUST
• Familiar with Port & Terminal regulations
• Ability to speak mandarin as need to liaise with Chinese counterparts
• Remuneration: Basic + Accommodation + Driver + Allowances

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, develop and grow company business in the region through formulation and execution of agreed business strategies.

• Deliver the agency scorecard (against agreed KPIs), budget and business plans for both countries, ensuring all commercial, operational and financial targets are met.

• Build and take ownership of approved budgets, optimise any financial exposure and assume full P&L responsibilities for all aspects of Agency and Principal operations in the territories.

• Responsible for effective and efficient working capital management including cash and control of debtors.

• Accountable for driving business performance regarding all commercial and operational activities as well as agency income.

• Drive efficiency in the organisation by evaluating, implementing & improving common business processes where needed across the territories.

• Effectively manage local cash flows and ensure the financial stability of the company.

• Ensure local compliance with tax, regulatory and labour matters (in line with company direction and guidance).

• Ensure teams in both locations are optimized from headcount perspective and that all opportunities for business/process improvements are made.

• Anticipate and provide proactive solutions to all matters arising (e.g. profit decline, adverse market factors, employee conflicts, etc).

• Ensure employees work productively and to the standards required, coach direct reports for effective leadership and develop them professionally, cultivating a diverse, sustainable and capable talent pipeline.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor/Masters degree holder, minimum 10 years of commercial & leadership experience in container/liner shipping or related industry, with P/L exposure.
• Ideally with experience or understanding of emerging markets.
• Excellent understanding of equipment management, port & terminal operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fluent in English
• Excellent understanding (domain knowledge) and management of liner shipping business and its value chain.
• Excellent leadership skills, self-motivated, open-minded with high degree of initiative.
• Mature, adaptable and with strong commercial mindset and strategic thinking.

• Proven track record in developing and executing multiple business objectives simultaneously.

• Analytical ability & strong influencing skills with a collaborative work-style, fostering cooperation and teamwork.

• Overseas work experience is preferred
• Willing to relocate and assume work within short notice

All Successful candidates can expect a very competitive remuneration package and a comprehensive range of benefits.

Alternatively, you may wish to email your resume in a detailed Word format to debbie@peopleprofilers.com

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified

People Profilers Pte Ltd, 20 Cecil Street, #08-09 PLUS Building, Singapore 049705

Tel: 6950 9748

http://www.peopleprofilers.com

debbie@peopleprofilers.com

Consultant in charge: So Boon Shyen, Debbie

EA Licence Number: 02C4944

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