Team Lead – Vessel Scheduling & Network Operations

Team Lead – Vessel Scheduling & Network Operations Location: Mumbai Experience: 6–10 years Industry: Container Shipping / Liner Operations Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Team Lead – Vessel Scheduling & Network Operations to lead a team supporting global vessel scheduling and liner network operations. The role will be responsible for ensuring accurate vessel schedules, voyage and port rotation updates, schedule actualization, berth and cut-off information, SLA adherence, operational quality, stakeholder coordination, and team performance. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage day-to-day vessel scheduling activities and team workload. Oversee vessel schedules, voyage creation, port rotations, ETB/ETD updates, berth details, cut-off changes, blank sailings, omitted ports, and vessel substitutions. Ensure accuracy of schedule-related data and master data across shipping systems. Monitor productivity, quality, turnaround time, backlog, and SLA performance. Act as the first point of escalation for scheduling discrepancies and operational issues. Coordinate with Network Operations, Cargo Operations, Trade Management, port teams, and other global stakeholders. Drive SOP compliance, process improvements, and automation initiatives. Coach team members, support onboarding, cross-skilling, and performance development. Prepare operational reports and dashboards for management and stakeholder reviews. Candidate Profile 6–10 years of experience in container shipping, vessel scheduling, liner operations, network operations, or maritime logistics . Minimum 2 years of Team Lead / Supervisory experience . Strong knowledge of vessel scheduling, voyage management, port rotations, berth planning, cut-off management, feeder/mainline operations, and schedule actualization. Experience with FIS/FIS3 or equivalent shipping systems preferred. Strong Excel and reporting skills; Power BI exposure is an advantage. Good stakeholder management, analytical, problem-solving, and team leadership skills. Graduate in Logistics, Shipping, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field. Preferred Background: Candidates currently working with container shipping lines, liner operations, vessel scheduling teams, or shipping GCC/shared service centres.