Regional Vessel Stowage & Efficiency Lead

Airswift; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift, a leader in maritime staffing, invites applications for the Regional Stowage Planning Manager position based in Singapore. You will lead vessel stowage planning across the network, ensuring safe and efficient operations while coordinating with planning teams and ports.

Key responsibilities include developing guidelines, optimising crane and cargo operations, validating load plans for stability, and driving continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, maritime studies, transportation, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in vessel operations or maritime logistics.
• Hands-on vessel planning experience for large vessels.
• Familiarity with vessel stowage planning systems and ability to learn new technologies.
• Demonstrated project coordination or management experience, preferably in operational improvement or capacity optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and distribute vessel stowage guidelines and updates to planning teams across the network.
• Work with vessel planning teams to optimise crane utilisation and cargo operations for faster port turnaround.
• Drive improvements in stowage practices to reduce cargo rehandling and boost efficiency.
• Validate vessel load plans against stability parameters and cargo requirements.
• Ensure planners receive accurate and up-to-date planning data files for stowage prep.
• Maintain planning procedures, documentation, and system-related processes with vendors on upgrades and issues.
• Administer and track planning system licences and access for teams.
• Monitor planning office performance via KPIs and provide guidance for improvements.
• Support initiatives to reduce fuel usage and improve vessel productivity through port collaboration.
• Build strong internal and external relationships to identify planning and terminal improvements.

Skills

Vessel operations

Vessel planning

Project coordination

Stakeholder collaboration

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Stowage systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Maritime Studies, Transportation, or related discipline

Tools

Stowage planning systems

Job description

Airswift, a leader in maritime staffing, invites applications for the Regional Stowage Planning Manager position based in Singapore. You will lead vessel stowage planning across the network, ensuring safe and efficient operations while coordinating with planning teams and ports.

Key responsibilities include developing guidelines, optimising crane and cargo operations, validating load plans for stability, and driving continuous improvements.