Maritime Cargo Planner — Vessel Utilisation & Scheduling

Hapag-Lloyd AG; Singapore; On-site; SGD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hapag-Lloyd AG in Singapore is looking for a cargo allocation planner to help ensure ships sail full, on time, and in line with customer demands and commercial priorities. You will manage vessel space, plan cargo allocation, monitor bookings, and make real-time decisions, coordinating with planners, commercial teams, and customer service across regions.

A proactive, data-driven mindset with strong Excel skills and the ability to work under pressure will help you succeed in a fast-paced, global

Qualifications

• Strong analytical thinking with numbers and patterns.
• Good communication skills for global teams.
• Ability to prioritise and decide under pressure.
• Proactive mindset to spot issues early.
• Willingness to learn and take ownership.
• Familiar with Excel or data tools.

Responsibilities

• Managing vessel space across trade routes.
• Planning cargo allocation based on bookings.
• Monitoring bookings and adjusting plans.
• Making real-time decisions when space is limited.
• Working with global teams across regions.
• Handling operational challenges like delays.
• Improving performance against KPIs such as vessel utilisation and on-time loading.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Decision making

Proactive mindset

Ownership mindset

Excel

Education

Maritime/logistics studies

Tools

Excel

Job description

Hapag-Lloyd AG in Singapore is looking for a cargo allocation planner to help ensure ships sail full, on time, and in line with customer demands and commercial priorities. You will manage vessel space, plan cargo allocation, monitor bookings, and make real-time decisions, coordinating with planners, commercial teams, and customer service across regions.

A proactive, data-driven mindset with strong Excel skills and the ability to work under pressure will help you succeed in a fast-paced, global