Senior Port Operations Executive (Yard Operations)

Jurong Port; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jurong Port is seeking a dedicated professional for Storage & Yard Planning to support the Yard Planning Team on-site. The role involves planning transit storage, coordinating with berthing and GCO operations, and ensuring efficient space use within the port.

The successful candidate will have a Diploma in a relevant field and 3–5 years in shipping/logistics, with strong IT skills and good planning, coordination, and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, Maritime Studies or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of shipping/logistics/maritime experience.
• Strong IT knowledge and familiarity with operational/admin systems.
• Good planning, coordination and problem solving skills.
• Clear communication with operations teams and stakeholders.
• Valid Class 3 driving licence; travel within port areas may be required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate transit storage locations for arriving vessels.
• Check warehouses and yards to identify suitable storage areas.
• Coordinate with Berthing and GCO Operations to allocate storage near berths.
• Review daily cargo storage plan after vessel discharge is completed.
• Analyze and optimize cargo storage space usage.
• Plan, assign, and track areas for short-term leases.
• Close lease applications upon cargo delivery or shipment.
• Measure leased areas and prepare weekly/monthly rental charges.
• Draft SOPs, train shift officers, and raise team competency; ensure SOP adherence.
• Address manpower or disciplinary issues with the Manager.
• Validate and raise manual bills for unauthorized overnight parking of chassis.
• Investigate port-user appeals and provide recommendations to the Manager.
• Review space requests for stuffing/unstuffing and close in JP-Online.
• Perform EHR administrative duties and support Yard Planning Team.
• Prepare manpower rosters and arrange overtime with Manager’s approval.
• Coordinate with Digitalization team on SMART system issues and perform UAT.

Skills

Planning

Coordination

Problem-solving

IT literacy

Education

Diploma in Supply Chain/Logistics/Maritime Studies

Tools

JP-Online

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.