Specialist/Manager, Regional Container Portfolio Management

Description Lifecycle management of the global container fleet related to on and off-hires. Strategic decisions on container types, sizes, and ownership models to support business needs. Governance of portfolio planning and investment priorities. Responsibilities Support the Director of Global Container Portfolio Management in developing and executing the global container portfolio management strategy. Build strong relationships and partnerships with local leasing companies, liner companies, larger depots and manufacturers. Lead or support local negotiations. Define and ensure execution of phase-in/out requirements and strategy in line with the Global Container Portfolio Management execution plans. Provide input to budgets. Establish and monitor phase in/out targets per area aligned with global flow plan and surplus/deficit locations as well as with global phase-out targets. Support and engage in the development of processes, and implementation of optimization tools and digital systems supporting in- and out-fleeting of equipment, sales, Greybox and interchange. Ensure high data quality and process execution compliance in the Region and Areas. Lead the regional phase in/out community across the involved teams in the Region and Areas Qualifications 3-5 years of experience in global logistics, shipping, container management. Preferably technical knowhow and understanding of shipping containers. Commercial profile with ability to drive sales. Good at building relationships with vendors and suppliers. Experienced in leading and collaborating at regional level with areas. Willingness to travel in the region to meet manufacturers, leasing companies, buyers and suppliers.