Manager Regional Dry Container Flow Planning & Steering

About the role

Hapag-Lloyd is seeking a Manager to lead regional dry container flow planning and steering from its Dubai office. You will own the repositioning plan for standard containers across the region, ensuring efficient use of the fleet and supporting global trade operations.

Key responsibilities

• Manage imbalances and steer the global standard container fleet at a regional level by planning empty repositionings and booking empty shipments.
• Define and implement measures to increase fleet utilization while controlling repositioning costs and contribution levels.
• Coordinate with Trade Management, Network, and Regional Operations to optimise vessel capacity for empty container moves.
• Plan dedicated vessels for evacuating or supplying empty containers in collaboration with Chartering, Network, Trade Management and Regional Operations.
• Analyse large operational and financial data sets using analytical tools and prepare management presentations and decision memos.
• Conduct regular logistics meetings and support strategic decision‑making.

Required profile

• University degree in business administration, logistics, transportation management, engineering, finance or IT.
• Experience in global logistics or container shipping.
• Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Independent work style with high ownership and an analytical mindset.
• Fluent business English.

Required skills

• Container Shipping
• FIS COMPASS
• Qlik
• MS Office

What we offer

• Tax‑free salary and bonus payments
• 30 days of annual leave
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work model
• Medical insurance for employee and eligible dependents
• Diverse, multicultural environment