Senior Port Operations Executive (Yard Operations)

Jurong Port Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Jurong Port Pte Ltd is hiring for a full-time, office-based role to support the Yard Planning Team on-site. You will plan storage, manage short-term leases, and lead a team while ensuring SOP compliance and efficient port operations.

The role requires a Diploma in a related discipline, 3–5 years in logistics, strong IT skills, and the ability to travel within port areas if needed. You will work with operations teams to optimize yard utilization.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, Maritime Studies or related discipline.
• 3–5 years' experience in shipping, maritime or logistics.
• Strong IT knowledge and familiarity with operational systems.
• Good planning, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Valid Class 3 driving licence for travel within port areas.

Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate transit storage locations for arriving vessels.
• Check warehouses and open yards for suitable storage areas.
• Coordinate berth-adjacent storage within 400m of the assigned berth.
• Review daily cargo storage plan after vessel discharge.
• Analyse cargo space usage to improve planning and efficiency.
• Draft SOPs, train shift officers, and raise team competency.
• Validate and raise manual bills for unauthorized overnight parking of chassis.
• Investigate appeal cases by port users and provide recommendations to the Manager.
• Review space requests for stuffing/unstuffing and close JP-Online applications.

Skills

IT literacy

Planning

Coordination

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, Maritime Studies or related

Job description

Jurong Port’s multipurpose port operating expertise includes efficient handling of general, bulk and containerized cargo, management and operations of the Tuas Offshore Marine Centre, and Lighter Terminals in Penjuru and Marina South. Besides Singapore, Jurong Port is involved in overseas joint ventures in China and Indonesia. In 2016, Jurong Port’s local and overseas terminals handled close to 35 million tons of general and bulk cargo, and 560,000 TEUs of container cargo.

Work Arrangement

• This is a full-time, office-based role, with the incumbent required to provide on-site support to the Yard Planning Team and attend to operational requirements within the port when necessary.

Storage & Yard Planning

• Plan and allocate appropriate transit storage locations for arriving vessels.
• Conduct checks on warehouses and open yards to identify suitable storage areas for discharging and loading cargo.
• Coordinate with Berthing and GCO Operations to allocate storage locations within a 400m radius of the assigned berth to optimize yard and warehouse utilization.
• Review and update the daily cargo storage plan after vessel discharge is completed.
• Analyse and evaluate cargo storage space usage to improve planning and maximize efficiency.

Short-Term Lease Management

• Plan, assign, and track areas used for short-term leases.
• Close applications upon cargo delivery or shipment.
• Measure leased areas and prepare weekly or monthly rental charges for tenants.

Operations & Team Management

• Draft SOPs, train shift officers, and raise competency levels within the team.
• Ensure shift teams adhere to SOPs and address manpower or disciplinary issues before escalating to the Manager.
• Validate and raise manual bills for unauthorized overnight parking of chassis reported by night shift officers.
• Investigate appeal cases by port users and provide recommendations to the Manager.
• Review space requests for stuffing/unstuffing activities and close applications in JP-Online.

System & Administrative Support

• Perform EHR administrative duties and provide support to the Yard Planning Team.
• Prepare manpower rosters and arrange overtime coverage with Manager’s approval.
• Coordinate with the Digitalization team on SMART system issues and perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) when required.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, Maritime Studies or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in the shipping, maritime or logistics industry, preferably with hands‑on exposure to storage/yard planning and port operations.
• Strong IT knowledge and comfortable working with operational and administrative systems.
• Good planning, coordination and problem‑solving skills.
• Able to communicate and coordinate effectively with operations teams and other stakeholders.
• Possess a valid Class 3 driving licence, as the role may require travel within operational areas of the port.