Ocean Stowage Lead: Optimize Capacity & Team Growth

A.P. Moller - Maersk; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk is seeking a seasoned professional to lead the stowage planning team in Singapore, coordinating with Ocean Fulfilment, Deployment and Network teams to optimise vessel stowage and asset utilisation. You will drive safe operations and continuous improvements across planning processes.

The role requires strong knowledge of ocean networks and hands-on stowage planning experience, plus leadership and collaboration skills to manage competing priorities and mentor staff.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of ocean networks and broad service characteristics.
• Considerable hands-on stowage planning experience.
• Proven people leadership, coaching and communication capability.
• Sound judgement in operational problem-solving, decision-making, escalation and contingency management.
• An analytical and well-organised approach, with the ability to manage competing operational priorities.
• A collaborative, curious and accountable mindset, with the confidence to challenge established ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Lead team performance and deliver safe, secure and optimised stowage plans that improve capacity utilisation and crane productivity.
• Monitor vessel capacity, intake and utilisation, partnering with Ocean Fulfilment, Deployment and Network teams on vessel deployment.
• Collaborate with regional operations, Ocean Network Product, Revenue Ocean Management, Global Execution and terminal operators to improve service delivery.
• Identify operational risks early and coordinate preventive or mitigating actions.
• Manage first-level escalations and contingencies, ensuring timely information flow to the team and Regional Stowage Manager.
• Build an engaging working environment and support individual development and capability growth.
• Plan resources, rosters and leave to ensure effective team deployment and business continuity.
• Drive operational excellence through structural solutions, SOP improvements, change management and adoption of new standards and technology.
• Maintain practical stowage-planning capability and stay current on relevant processes, policies and standards.

Job description

Maersk is seeking a seasoned professional to lead the stowage planning team in Singapore, coordinating with Ocean Fulfilment, Deployment and Network teams to optimise vessel stowage and asset utilisation. You will drive safe operations and continuous improvements across planning processes.

The role requires strong knowledge of ocean networks and hands-on stowage planning experience, plus leadership and collaboration skills to manage competing priorities and mentor staff.