Senior Port Operations Executive (Yard Operations)

Jurong Port; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and operations company in Singapore is seeking a Senior Port Operations Executive (Yard Operations). The role focuses on planning storage for vessels, overseeing team management, and ensuring adherence to SOPs. Candidates should have a diploma in Supply Chain or Logistics and 3-5 years of relevant experience in the shipping industry. Strong IT skills and a valid Class 3 driving license are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in the shipping or logistics industry with hands-on storage planning.
• Strong IT knowledge and proficiency in relevant systems.
• Possess a valid Class 3 driving license.

Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate appropriate transit storage locations for arriving vessels.
• Conduct checks on warehouses and open yards for storage suitability.
• Coordinate with Operations to optimize yard and warehouse utilization.
• Draft SOPs, train shift officers, ensure adherence to SOPs.
• Respond to appeal cases by port users.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Logistics Planning

IT Proficiency

Team Management

Education

Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Maritime Studies

Job description

Senior Port Operations Executive (Yard Operations)

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 the role of EHR Administrator for 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, or Maritime Studies.
• 3–5 years of experience in the shipping or logistics industry, with hands‑on storage planning and operations exposure.
• Strong IT knowledge and proficiency in systems.
• Possess a valid Class 3 driving license.