Junior executive | executive | senior executive – operations

About the company

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is the world leader in global container shipping, offering end-to-end transport solutions through an integrated network of sea, road, and rail services across the globe. MSC Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, act as the local representative of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, Geneva, Switzerland.

We invite dynamic and motivated professionals to join our operations team and contribute effectively in a challenging, fast-paced environment.

Primary duties and responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end transhipment cargo operations, ensuring safe, accurate, and timely connections between inbound and outbound vessels.
• Plan and coordinate loading, discharge, restow, and transhipment activities with terminals, vessel operators, planners, and internal departments.
• Review loading plans, discharge lists, bay plans, manifests, and operational reports to identify and resolve discrepancies before execution.
• Maintain accurate cargo tracking and promptly follow up on rolled, delayed, misrouted, damaged, or unconnected containers.
• Prioritize cargo according to service requirements, allocation guidelines, operational feasibility, and customer commitments.
• Ensure special cargo, including dangerous goods, reefers, out-of-gauge, and other restricted units, is handled in accordance with applicable procedures and regulations.
• Provide timely operational updates, exception reports, cargo forecasts, and performance summaries to management and relevant stakeholders.

Candidate profile

• A degree or professional qualification in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in operations, transhipment, or cargo flow management.
• Sound knowledge of port and terminal rules and regulations.
• Experience working with computer-based systems, including ERP platforms, Microsoft office, and email.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

We offer an attractive remuneration package, industry-related fringe benefits, and excellent career development opportunities for the right candidates.

When applying

Please apply with your updated CV and contact details of two non-related referees within 14 days of this advertisement, clearly indicating the position applied for in the subject line of your email.