Assistant Manager (Intermodal/Equipment)

Mediterranean Shipping Company; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) Singapore is seeking a qualified Logistics professional to drive regional intermodal operations, equipment planning and performance improvements. Based in our Singapore Regional Office, you will coordinate with feeder operators, manage routing and vendor performance, and contribute to cost efficiency.

You will leverage your degree in logistics and 4+ years in container shipping, with strong Excel/Power BI skills, to deliver reliable service across the Far

Qualifications

• Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years in container shipping, carrier, container control or intermodal operations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and trends.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, Power BI; Power BI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive regional equipment and intermodal operations to improve efficiency and costs.
• Coordinate intermodal operations with feeder operators and agencies on rates, space, routing, and shipments.
• Plan repositioning of empty equipment across inland locations to support export demand.
• Monitor equipment inventory, idle containers, turnaround times and vessel schedules.
• Benchmark vendor performance and manage renewals, rate reviews, and responsiveness.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Vendor management

Education

Degree in Logistics or SCM

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

We Offer

Based in MSC’s Singapore Regional Office, the Logistics Team is responsible for overall Intermodal, Equipment, Warehouse, Maintenance and Repair. In this position, the incumbent will have opportunities to display their abilities, acquire skills and knowledge in the following areas:

• A great journey with excellent career development opportunities in a global organization
• Be part of the dynamics of Asia to Worldwide trade
• Work alongside senior management (both internal and external) across diverse cultures
• Interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills

Key Responsibilities

Drive regional equipment and intermodal operations, optimising efficiency, costs and business performance across the Far East network.

• Identify operational requirements within Logistics and leverage digital solutions to address business needs.
• Coordinate intermodal operations by liaising with feeder operators and agencies on rates, space, routing changes, urgent shipments and feeder requests.
• Plan and coordinate the repositioning of empty equipment across inland locations to support export demand and operational priorities.
• Monitor equipment inventory, stock imbalances, idle containers, turnaround times, utilisation trends, vessel schedules, service changes, port congestion, delays, omissions and import/export imbalances.
• Guide routing and pricing decisions to improve cost efficiency, service reliability, and equipment flow, while ensuring alignment with regional and corporate objectives.
• Regularly assess and benchmark vendor and service provider performance, while managing contract renewals, service improvements, rate reviews, and operational responsiveness.

Who We Are Looking For

• Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or its equivalent
• Minimum 4 years of relevant working experience in the container shipping industry, preferably with exposure to carrier, container control or intermodal operations
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage internal and external stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret operational data, cost trends and performance information
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Power BI
• Negotiation skills and vendor management experience would be an added advantage