Senior Port Operations Executive (Yard Operations)

Jurong Port Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics and port management company in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional for storage and yard planning. The ideal candidate should possess a Diploma in Supply Chain, 3–5 years of relevant experience, and strong IT skills. You will coordinate cargo operations and manage teams to optimize efficiency while ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures. This role offers competitive benefits in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in the shipping or logistics industry.
• Hands-on storage planning and operations exposure.
• Possess a valid Class 3 driving license.

Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate transit storage locations for vessels.
• Conduct checks on warehouses and open yards for cargo.
• Draft SOPs and ensure shift teams adhere to them.
• Prepare manpower rosters and arrange overtime.
• Coordinate on SMART system issues and perform UAT.

Skills

Strong IT knowledge

Supply chain management

Logistics operations

Education

Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Maritime Studies

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

Job

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 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.