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Job Description

Faststream is currently looking for an Assistant Manager to join a growing container shipping company in Dubai, focusing on joint ventures and network planning.

Role Overview:
  • Location: Dubai, UAE
  • Focus: Strengthening partnerships with other container shipping lines, driving joint ventures, and optimising network planning and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Joint Venture Development: Build and enhance business relationships with other container shipping lines to establish and manage joint ventures for ships and services.
  • Operational Coordination: Liaise with terminals and industry partners to organise and negotiate service rotations, ensuring alignment with operational and business objectives.
  • Cost Control: Identify opportunities for cost reduction, monitor budgets, and ensure adherence to cost-control measures.
  • Contract Negotiation: Manage and negotiate contracts with external stakeholders to secure optimal terms for services and partnerships.
  • Network Planning: Oversee and optimise network planning, ensuring services meet business requirements while maximising profitability.
  • Profit & Loss Management: Analyse P&L performance to ensure financial objectives are met, driving improvements where necessary.
Who We’re Looking For:
  • Experience: Proven background in container shipping, with a strong focus on network planning and operations.
  • Expertise: Previous experience in an owner’s representative role is highly desirable.
  • Skills: Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive business outcomes.
If you have a passion for container shipping and a proven track record in network planning and joint venture management, we’d love to hear from you.
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