Scheduler (CPP)

DIRECT SEARCH ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DIRECT SEARCH ASIA PTE. LTD.

in Singapore seeks an experienced Waterborne Cargo Operations Specialist to coordinate the movement of clean petroleum products, manage cargo-execution, and optimize schedules with traders. You will liaise with terminals, inspectors and counterparties, ensuring timely nominations in SAP and related platforms.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in waterborne cargo operations.
• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Maritime Studies, Supply Chain, Business or related discipline.
• Experience scheduling gasoil and jet fuel cargoes in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Good understanding of clean-product operations, logistics and market fundamentals.
• Familiar with cargo contracts, inspection procedures, loss control and demurrage.
• Experience using SAP, Navarik, Mainstay or similar platforms would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical capabilities and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently and make sound operational decisions under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple time-sensitive cargo movements.
• Collaborative approach across commercial, operational and global teams.
• Willingness to provide support outside standard business hours, including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the waterborne movement of clean petroleum products in accordance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the complete cargo-execution process, including nominations, scheduling, documentation, payment milestones and demurrage exposure.
• Work closely with traders to optimise cargo schedules, improve operational efficiency and reduce avoidable costs.
• Identify and manage execution risks that may affect the commercial outcome of transactions.
• Coordinate tank-storage activities with terminal operators and relevant service providers.
• Liaise with traders, terminals, inspectors, surveyors, vessel operators and counterparties to facilitate smooth cargo movements.
• Prepare accurate weekly and monthly inventory forecasts to support global stock management.
• Ensure cargo nominations, tickets and operational information are entered accurately and promptly into SAP and other relevant systems.
• Submit nominations through Navarik, Mainstay and applicable third-party platforms.
• Maintain high standards of operational data quality and reporting accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to streamline scheduling, reporting and data-management processes.
• Ensure compliance with records-management, import and export declaration, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Resolve routine scheduling and cargo-execution issues independently.
• Escalate matters with significant commercial, contractual, safety or regulatory implications.
• Develop strong working relationships with internal teams, counterparties and external service providers.
• At least 3 years of experience in waterborne cargo operations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Independent decision making

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Maritime Studies, Supply Chain, Business or related

Tools

SAP

Navarik

Mainstay

Job description

• Coordinate the waterborne movement of clean petroleum products in accordance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the complete cargo-execution process, including nominations, scheduling, documentation, payment milestones and demurrage exposure.
• Work closely with traders to optimise cargo schedules, improve operational efficiency and reduce avoidable costs.
• Identify and manage execution risks that may affect the commercial outcome of transactions.
• Coordinate tank-storage activities with terminal operators and relevant service providers.
• Liaise with traders, terminals, inspectors, surveyors, vessel operators and counterparties to facilitate smooth cargo movements.
• Prepare accurate weekly and monthly inventory forecasts to support global stock management.
• Ensure cargo nominations, tickets and operational information are entered accurately and promptly into SAP and other relevant systems.
• Submit nominations through Navarik, Mainstay and applicable third-party platforms.
• Maintain high standards of operational data quality and reporting accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to streamline scheduling, reporting and data-management processes.
• Ensure compliance with records-management, import and export declaration, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Resolve routine scheduling and cargo-execution issues independently.
• Escalate matters with significant commercial, contractual, safety or regulatory implications.
• Develop strong working relationships with internal teams, counterparties and external service providers.
• At least 3 years of experience in waterborne cargo operations.

Requirements

• Requirements
• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Maritime Studies, Supply Chain, Business or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience in waterborne cargo operations.
• Proven experience scheduling Gasoil and Jet Fuel cargoes within the Asia-Pacific region.
• Good understanding of clean-product operations, logistics and market fundamentals.
• Familiarity with product-quality specifications, quantity measurements and volumetric performance.
• Working knowledge of cargo contracts, inspection procedures, loss control and demurrage.
• Experience using SAP, Navarik, Mainstay or similar commodity and cargo-management platforms would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical capabilities and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently and make sound operational decisions under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive cargo movements.
• Collaborative approach when working across commercial, operational and global teams.
• Willingness to provide support outside standard business hours, including weekends and public holidays, when required.