Job DescriptionSenior Manager – Cargo Operations
nLocation: Mumbai
nExperience: 12+ years
nIndustry: Container Shipping / Shipping Line / Feeder Operations / Maritime Operations
nRole Overview
nWe are looking for a Senior Manager – Cargo Operations with strong shipping-line/carrier-side cargo operations experience and direct exposure to GCC port operations.
nThe role will be responsible for managing end-to-end cargo and vessel operations across multiple ports, including cargo execution, vessel planning, load/discharge coordination, transshipment, feeder/mainline operations, special cargo, operational KPIs, cost optimisation and stakeholder management.
nDirect experience handling cargo/vessel operations across GCC ports is critical for this position.
nCandidate Profile:
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- 12–18 years of progressive experience in container shipping / shipping-line operations / maritime cargo operations.n
- Minimum 4–5 years of direct Cargo Operations / Vessel Operations / Cargo Execution / Transshipment experience.n
- Direct hands-on GCC operational exposure is essential,



preferably involving ports across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and/or Bahrain.n
- Solid understanding of shipping-line cargo execution, rather than only port/terminal-side cargo handling.n
- Experience in mainline and feeder vessel operations, transshipment, cargo routing, vessel allocation/utilisation and operational recovery.n
- Exposure to DG/HAZ, OOG, Reefer and special cargo operations.n
- Experience coordinating with terminals, port authorities, feeder operators, shipping agents, Customs and other operational partners.n
- Strong understanding of operational KPIs such as vessel TAT, schedule reliability, cargo connection performance, rollover, terminal productivity and cost performance.n
- Proven experience in team leadership, stakeholder management, vendor/service-provider management and operational cost optimisation.n
- Familiarity with shipping/cargo systems, vessel pla

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