Stowage Manager (Ocean)
Core
Leading the planning team to oversee and optimise stowage for Ocean Services, ensuring positive operational and customer outcomes.
Role type
Senior Stowage Manager (Ocean)
Builds
Optimised stowage plans, vessel deployment strategies, and operational service delivery.
Domain
Global logistics and ocean freight
Required skills
Ocean network knowledge, hands-on stowage planning, people leadership, operational problem-solving, analytical approach, contingency management, resource planning, change management, SOP improvement
Preferred skills
Collaborative mindset, curiosity, accountability, ability to challenge established ways of working
Responsibilities
Lead team performance and deliver safe, secure and optimised stowage plans; Monitor vessel capacity, intake and utilisation; Collaborate with regional operations and terminal operators; Identify operational risks and coordinate preventive actions; Manage first-level escalations and contingencies; Plan resources, rosters and leave; Drive operational excellence through structural solutions and technology adoption; Maintain practical stowage-planning capability.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities