Senior Liner Operations Lead

GMP Technologies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GMP Technologies in Singapore is seeking a Senior Executive/Assistant Manager (Liner Operations) to support line management in vessel selection, execute voyage instructions, and optimize cargo operations while ensuring safety and compliance.

You will monitor vessel reports, update bridge schedules, coordinate with port agents, screen DG/OOG requests, manage bunker ordering, and contribute to cost control and process improvements within EDI and terminal procedures.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Maritime Studies or equivalent.
• 2–3 years or more shipping operations experience.
• Proficient in MS Office and English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Assist Line Management in vessel selection with reference to load ability and operational suitability in specific trade areas.
• Execution of voyage instructions to new chartered vessels and ensure that operational procedures are followed by the vessel throughout the charter.
• Maximize vessel stowage with minimum shut out / restows due to stowage issues, with equal crane split to optimize cargo operations and without impeding vessel safety.
• Schedule update in Bridge for company owned operated vessels and distribute same.
• Closely monitor Vessel Reports in system to minimize pending reports and delayed submission. Ensure vessel reports are accurate. Assist Line Managers with monitoring of alerts to ensure vessels are always following instructions.
• Speed adjustment instructions to Captain.
• Advise planned draft and load ability for draft restricted ports.
• Support line management in monitoring and coordinating downline berth window with port of call agents and highlight situations which could lead to vessel delays, congestion or affect terminal productivity.
• Screen DG/OOG requests and ensure strict compliance with the in-house DG exclusion list unless a valid exception has been authorized.
• Monitor tug usage on the arrival/departure reports and raise queries with Master/Asst Operations Manager (AOM) where excess tug usage is spotted.
• Arranging for Bunker and enter order in Procurement system.
• Monitor Stevedore Damage Report closely to ensure initial action is taken and terminals are put on notice. AOM, LM/Legal is correctly informed in case it becomes a claim.
• Assist LM with management to control and streamline such costs.
• Update forecast and utilization details.
• Support current Business Transformation initiatives as and when required concerning EDI integration with terminals, customers and development of internal procedures relating to specifically to areas of expertise.

Skills

Maritime operations

Vessel scheduling

Report accuracy

English proficiency

Education

Diploma/Degree in Maritime Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

GMP Technologies in Singapore is seeking a Senior Executive/Assistant Manager (Liner Operations) to support line management in vessel selection, execute voyage instructions, and optimize cargo operations while ensuring safety and compliance.

You will monitor vessel reports, update bridge schedules, coordinate with port agents, screen DG/OOG requests, manage bunker ordering, and contribute to cost control and process improvements within EDI and terminal procedures.