About the RoleThe Senior Manager/Assistant General Manager Stowage leads and oversees the global stowage planning function to ensure safe, efficient, and commercially optimized vessel stowage across the fleet. This role is responsible for managing a team of stowage planners across 3 locations, driving process and system improvements, and collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders to support operational excellence, cost efficiency, and high vessel utilization.About the RoleStrategic Leadership & Team Management Lead, mentor, and develop the stowage planning team to maintain high technical standards, consistent performance, and strong operational responsiveness.Responsibilities- Provide guidance on complex or critical stowage decisions, ensuring compliance with safety guidelines, stability requirements, and regulatory standards. - Develop workforce planning, training frameworks, and competency development programs for stowage planners. - Operational Excellence Oversee the planning and validation of container stowage across vessels, ensuring seaworthiness, balanced stability, safe DG segregation, optimal crane split, and alignment with port/terminal constraints. - Set and uphold planning standards, SOPs, and best practices to ensure safe operations, maximum vessel utilisation, and minimized operational costs. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including system enhancements, process automation, and operational efficiency projects. - Stakeholder & Network Collaboration Partner closely with terminals, regional operations, vessel command teams, network planning, commercial teams, and deployment to ensure smooth and coordinated execution. - Provide direction on vessel suitability assessments for trade deployment based on capacity, cargo mix, port rotations, stability performance, and operational constraints. - Act as escalation point for operational issues, disruptions, or contingencies, ensuring timely resolution and mitigation planning. - Governance, Safety & Compliance Ensure adherence to international maritime safety regulations, classification requirements, and internal nautical standards. - Monitor key operational KPIs, conduct trend analysis, and drive corrective or preventive actions where required. - Lead performance reviews and cost improvement discussions with terminals and operational partners.Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in Maritime Studies, Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, Logistics, or related field. - At least 10-15 years of experience in stowage planning, marine operations, or related operational shipping functions. - Prior experience managing a team in a fast-paced operational environment.Required Skills- Strong understanding of vessel stability, container and breakbulk cargo handling operations and terminal operations. - Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills. - Ability to respond to operational situations across multiple time zones, when required. - Strong leadership presence and ability to influence across functions. - High attention to detail and commitment to safety. - Resilient, adaptive, and capable of making decisive operational judgments. - Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.Preferred Skills- Less experienced candidate will be considered for Senior Manager position.Best in the Industry[Pay range or salary or compensation]
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AGM Stowage