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. Know someone who might be a great fit? Share this opportunity with them.