Vice President, Trade Business Operations West – Stockholm, Sweden

Wallenius Wilhelmsen is recruiting for a Vice President to head up our Oceania Trade team. The role reports into the SVP for Business Operations West and is located in Stockholm.
Role Description:
To lead the Trade unit in delivering Shipping Product for assigned trade routes, maximization of financial results, ensuring operations are in accordance with agreed product and delivering customer satisfaction.
Accountabilities:
Manage the trade to work out the most optimal service product while focusing on improving bottom line result.
Focus on product integrity and schedule reliability to enhance customer satisfaction.
Support development and implement agreed product strategy.
Sign-off on tender & contractual product commitments.
Overall responsibility for Capacity Management, Voyage Operations, Stowage Planning, Customer & Cargo Coordination, and trade performance.
Holistic leadership:
Drive the organizational change initiatives and make a right decision in complex situations.
Create a cooperative atmosphere between individuals which builds performance-oriented teamwork.
Provide the employees with appropriate feedback on work performance and encourage self-development.
Grow and guide yourself with being curious and Take initiative.
Work as one with Logistics and Customer Growth.

Knowledge and skills:
Deep knowledge of sea transport operations, vessel and port capabilities – min 10 years’ experience.
Excellent knowledge on drivers that influence Trade results.
Proven Leadership Experience - Ability to build, develop and lead teams coupled with ability to influence and drive decision making of various teams.
Ability to engage with and facilitate collaboration with key stakeholders within Customer Growth and Business Operations.
Good analytical skills, with result-oriented approach. Ability to grasp complex issues and understand the nature of the business and the competition.
Cross cultural understanding. Ability to function in a cross-cultural environment and be able to communicate with all levels inside and outside the organization.
Able to make decisions under pressure, handle a heavy workload and work in an organized manner.
Able to direct a process driven environment and drive improvement.