Senior Executive. EMD

Pacific International Lines; Singapore; On-site; SGD 44,640 - 78,120; Full time

Job summary

Pacific International Lines is seeking a capable logistics professional to manage regional container inventory, asset performance, and dwell time to boost fleet efficiency.

You will plan the efficient distribution of empty containers to meet forecasted demand, coordinate with regional offices, operations and trade, and support global initiatives. The role requires at least a diploma or degree in management and 2 years' experience in equipment management or related areas.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in management or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in equipment management, container leasing, trade or operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage regional container inventory and asset performance, including balances, utilization, and dwell time to ensure optimal fleet efficiency.
• Plan and execute the optimal distribution of empty containers to meet forecasted demand in a cost-efficient and timely manner
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g. regional offices, operations, trade) to secure empty positioning space, volumes, and operational support
• Monitor and challenge container demand forecasts, working with stakeholders to improve forecast accuracy and planning discipline
• Develop contingency plans for equipment supply to mitigate risks arising from operational disruptions or demand-supply imbalances
• Drive analytics on container movement and operational performance to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvement actions
• Manage and optimise container-related costs, including empty repositioning, storage, and handling expenses
• Support transversal global initiatives, including (a) Empty repositioning systems and tools (b) Global inventory tracking and reporting (c) Overdue / ageing empty management (d) Continuous improvement of equipment processes

Skills

Equipment management

Container leasing procurement

Trade operations

Forecasting analytics

Education

Diploma/Degree in Management

Job description

• Manage regional container inventory and asset performance, including balances, utilization, and dwell time to ensure optimal fleet efficiency
• Plan and execute the optimal distribution of empty containers to meet forecasted demand in a cost ‑ efficient and timely manner
• Coordinate with cross ‑ functional stakeholders (e.g. regional offices, operations, trade) to secure empty positioning space, volumes, and operational support
• Monitor and challenge container demand forecasts, working with stakeholders to improve forecast accuracy and planning discipline
• Develop contingency plans for equipment supply to mitigate risks arising from operational disruptions or demand ‑ supply imbalances
• Drive analytics on container movement and operational performance to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvement actions
• Manage and optimise container ‑ related costs, including empty repositioning, storage, and handling expenses
• Support transversal global initiatives, including (a) Empty repositioning systems and tools (b) Global inventory tracking and reporting (c) Overdue / ageing empty management (d) Continuous improvement of equipment processes

Job Requirements

• Education: Diploma/Degree Holder, University qualification in Management or equivalent preferred
• Experiences: A minimum of 2 years’ experience in at least two of the following areas: equipment management, container newbuilding/leasing procurement, trade or operations management