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Join Vault Logistics as a Feeder Operations Manager
As a key player in our logistics team, you will oversee all feeder network operations, ensuring efficient cargo movement between regional ports and mainline services. Your expertise will focus on optimizing vessel utilization, maintaining schedule reliability, controlling costs, and leading operational teams to ensure seamless logistics execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Feeder Network Strategy & Planning: Develop and manage feeder service networks aligned with mainline schedules. Optimize routing, frequency, and port coverage to maximize efficiency.
• Vessel & Operations Management: Oversee feeder vessel schedules, port calls, and capacity planning, ensuring high vessel utilization and on-time performance.
• Cargo Flow & Capacity Optimization: Manage container allocation between feeder and mainline vessels and ensure smooth transshipment operations.
• Stakeholder & Partner Management: Lead communication with shipping lines, terminals, and feeder operators while negotiating service agreements.
• Financial & Cost Control: Manage feeder operations budget and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Compliance & Regulatory Oversight: Ensure compliance with port regulations and customs requirements, overseeing documentation accuracy.
• Team Leadership: Lead and develop the feeder operations team, setting performance objectives and ensuring accountability.

Skills Required:

• Financial acumen and cost control expertise.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Strong familiarity with operations at Jeddah Islamic Port.
• Understanding of import/export and transshipment procedures in KSA.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Maritime Studies, or related field.
• 5–10 years in shipping, feeder operations, or port logistics, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of container shipping and port operations.

Work Environment: Office-based with regular coordination with ports and shipping partners. Extended hours may be required aligned with vessel schedules.