Senior Coordinator, Trade Management Uptake Management

HAPAG-LLOYD PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

HAPAG-LLOYD PTE. LTD. is seeking a logistics-oriented candidate in Singapore to support vessel space management, cargo allocation, and real-time decision making.

This entry-level role focuses on data-driven planning and close collaboration with planners, commercial teams, and customer service across regions. The ideal candidate enjoys solving problems in a fast-paced environment, has studied maritime or logistics, and is comfortable working with data to drive decisions.

Qualifications

• We welcome candidates with a background or interest in maritime, logistics, supply chain or trade management.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• You have studied maritime, logistics, transportation, or a related field.
• You are comfortable working with data and making decisions.
• You enjoy solving problems in a fast-paced, real-world environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing vessel space - ensuring ships are well-utilised across different trade routes.
• Planning cargo allocation - tactical decision making based on booking development.
• Monitoring bookings - tracking how quickly space is filling up and adjusting plans when needed.
• Making real-time decisions - prioritising cargo when space is limited or disruptions occur.
• Working with global teams - coordinating with planners, commercial teams, and customer service across regions.
• Handling operational challenges - e.g. delays, transshipment connections, or special cargo requirements.
• Improving performance - supporting KPIs such as vessel utilisation, booking response time, and on-time loading.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Decision making

Proactive mindset

Education

Maritime/Logistics degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Managing vessel space - ensuring ships are well-utilised across different trade routes
• Planning cargo allocation - tactical decision making based on booking development.
• Monitoring bookings - tracking how quickly space is filling up and adjusting plans when needed
• Making real-time decisions - prioritising cargo when space is limited or disruptions occur
• Working with global teams - coordinating with planners, commercial teams, and customer service across regions
• Handling operational challenges - e.g. delays, transshipment connections, or special cargo requirements
• Improving performance - supporting KPIs such as vessel utilisation, booking response time, and on-time loading

Who we're looking for:

We welcome candidates with a background or interest in maritime, logistics, supply chain or trade management

You don't need full-time experience, but it helps if you:

• Have studied maritime, logistics, transportation, or a related field
• Are comfortable working with data and making decisions
• Enjoy solving problems in a fast-paced, real-world environment

What will help you succeed:

• Strong analytical thinking and keen to work with numbers and patterns.
• Good communication skills as you'll be working with different teams globally.
• Ability to prioritise and make decisions under pressure.
• A proactive mindset to spot issues before they escape.
• Willingness to learn and take ownership.

Highly advantageous if you:

• are familiar with Excel or data tools
• have had internships or exposure to shipping/logistics/trade management

Qualifications:

We welcome candidates with a background or interest in maritime, logistics, supply chain or trade management. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply!

You don't need full-time experience, but it helps if you:

• Have studiedmaritime, logistics, transportation, or a related field
• Are comfortable working withdata and making decisions
• Enjoy solving problems in afast-paced, real-world environment