Job Description

Team Lead – Vessel Scheduling & Network Operations

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Location: Mumbai

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Experience: 6–10 years

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Industry: Container Shipping / Liner Operations

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Role Overview

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We are looking for an experienced Team Lead – Vessel Scheduling & Network Operations to lead a team supporting global vessel scheduling and liner network operations.

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The role will be responsible for ensuring accurate vessel schedules, voyage and port rotation updates, schedule actualization, berth and cut-off information, SLA adherence, operational quality, stakeholder coordination, and team performance.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Lead and manage day-to-day vessel scheduling activities and team workload.
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- Oversee vessel schedules, voyage creation, port rotations, ETB/ETD updates, berth details, cut-off changes, blank sailings, omitted ports, and vessel substitutions.
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- Ensure accuracy of schedule-related data and master data across shipping systems.
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- Monitor productivity, quality, turnaround time, backlog, and SLA performance.
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- Act as the first point of escalation for scheduling discrepancies and operational issues.
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- Coordinate with Network Operations, Cargo Operations, Trade Management, port teams, and other global stakeholders.
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- Drive SOP compliance, process improvements, and automation initiatives.
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- Coach team members, support onboarding, cross-skilling, and performance development.
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- Prepare operational reports and dashboards for management and stakeholder reviews.
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Candidate Profile

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- 6–10 years of experience in container shipping, vessel scheduling, liner operations, network operations, or maritime logistics .
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- Minimum 2 years of Team Lead / Supervisory experience .
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- Strong knowledge of vessel scheduling, voyage management, port rotations, berth planning, cut-off management, feeder/mainline operations, and schedule actualization.
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- Experience with FIS/FIS3 or equivalent shipping systems preferred.
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- Strong Excel and reporting skills; Power BI exposure is an advantage.
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- Valuable stakeholder management, analytical, problem-solving, and team leadership skills.
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- Graduate in Logistics, Shipping, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field.
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Preferred Background: Candidates currently working with container shipping lines, liner operations, vessel scheduling teams, or shipping GCC/shared service centres.

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