Port Operations Manager USA

Qualifications

• Experience in shipping, port logistics, or the timber industry.
• Strong operational experience in a maritime environment.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• High intercultural competence with international collaboration.
• Independent and structured working style.
• Strong organizational skills and resilience under pressure.
• Good IT literacy.
• Proficient in English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all port storage in the USA.
• Lead and participate in operational meetings with ports, terminals, and vessels.
• Monitor loading and unloading processes as well as cargo handling.
• Ensure accurate documentation of cargo handling and port activities.
• Promptly report any delays, damages, or discrepancies.
• Optimize stowage planning, inventory, and handling processes.
• Maintain high quality standards and minimize transport damages.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with ship crews, port authorities, terminals, stevedores, and agents.
• Negotiate pricing and additional services with providers.
• Continuously optimize storage capacities and cargo handling with stakeholders.

Benefits

• Responsible and varied role in a leading international timber company.
• Close collaboration with partners across the logistics chain.
• High level of autonomy and design opportunities.
• International working environment with short decision-making paths.
• Attractive benefits package.
• Long-term perspective in a successful and sustainably growing company.
• Individual development and training opportunities.