Manager, Planning

Pacific International Lines; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific International Lines in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to manage and optimize its container fleet. You will oversee planning for a multi-hundred-million-dollar asset portfolio and align fleet strategies with market demand and seasonal cycles.

The role requires strong experience in container leasing and fleet management, with a track record of delivering cost-efficient asset strategies across global trades, and collaboration with regional offices.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Management or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage planning for container assets over $500M to support PIL liner revenue
• Develop and implement container fleet plans aligned with market demand and long-term business requirements, ensuring optimal equipment mix across global trades and seasonal cycles
• Optimize container portfolio through strategic newbuilding, leasing, sales and disposal decisions to balance cost, asset quality and operational flexibility
• Monitor global fleet size, performance KPIs, and stock levels; provide direction to equipment flow teams and regional offices to maintain the targeted fleet profile
• Oversee container-related CAPEX, OPEX and fleet budgeting processes, including financial forecasting, investment analysis and spend optimization

Education

Diploma/Degree in Management or equivalent

Job description

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• Manage the planning for more than $500M in container assets to support PIL liner revenue
• Develop and implement container fleet plans aligned with market demand and long ‑ term business requirements, ensuring the optimal mix of equipment across global trades and seasonal cycles.
• Optimize container portfolio through strategic newbuilding, leasing, sales, and disposal decisions to achieve the best balance of cost, asset quality, and operational flexibility.
• Monitor global fleet size, performance KPIs, and stock levels, and provide direction to equipment flow teams and regional offices to maintain the targeted fleet profile.
• Oversee container ‑ related CAPEX, OPEX, and fleet budgeting processes, including financial forecasting, investment analysis, and optimization of overall fleet spend.

Job Requirements

• Education: Diploma/Degree Holder, University qualification in Management or equivalent preferred
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ experience in container leasing, fleet & inventory management preferred