Senior Port Operations Executive (Yard Operations)

Jurong Port Pte Ltd.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Jurong Port Pte Ltd. in Singapore is seeking a dedicated professional to support the Yard Planning Team with storage and berth-related operations, ensuring efficient cargo handling and accurate daily planning.

You will coordinate with Berthing, GCO Operations, and other stakeholders to optimize yard utilization, draft SOPs, train shift officers, and manage administrative tasks including system-related testing when required.

Qualifications

• Diploma in a relevant field.
• 3–5 years of experience in shipping, maritime or logistics.
• Strong IT knowledge and ability to work with systems.
• Good planning, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Able to communicate effectively 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 open yards for suitable storage.
• Coordinate with Berthing and GCO Operations to assign storage near berths (within 400m).
• Review daily cargo storage plan after vessel discharge.
• Analyse storage space usage to improve efficiency.

Skills

Planning

Coordination

Problem-solving

IT knowledge

Communication

Driving (Class 3)

Education

Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, Maritime Studies or related

Tools

MS Office

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.

The Job

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.