Senior Shipping Manager (Agri)

TARDIS GROUP SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-commodity agribusiness in Singapore is seeking a Senior Shipping Manager to drive operational excellence and lead the shipping and documentation function. This role requires 12–15 years of shipping/logistics experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership capacity. Key responsibilities include overseeing shipment execution and managing shipping teams while ensuring compliance with international regulations.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years’ experience in shipping/logistics.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven expertise in agri-commodity shipping.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Shipping & Documentation Department.
• Oversee execution of all types of shipments.
• Drive digitalisation and process optimisation.

Skills

Strategic planning

Middle office management

Digital transformation

Stakeholder management

Trade compliance

Job description

Our client is a leading multi-commodity agribusiness seeking a Senior Shipping Manager to lead our global shipping and documentation function. This is a senior leadership role, responsible for driving operational excellence, strategic planning, and digital transformation in our shipping operations, while ensuring strong middle office management to safeguard the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Shipping & Documentation Department, setting strategy, policies, and KPIs to support business growth.
• Oversee execution of bulk, containerized, and tanker shipments.
• Drive digitalisation, system implementation, and process optimisation to enhance efficiency and transparency.
• Manage charter party, demurrage, marine insurance, and trade finance documentation.
• Oversee middle office responsibilities: ensuring operational controls, accurate shipment data, risk monitoring, and compliance with contracts, Incoterms, and regulatory requirements.
• Align closely with commercial, finance and risk team to achieve shipping execution and commercial objectives
• Mentor and develop a high-performing shipping team.

What e’re Looking For

• 12–15 years’ experience in shipping/logistics, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven expertise in agri-commodity shipping (bulk, breakbulk, and container trade flows).
• Strong expertise in strategic planning, middle office controls, stakeholder management, and digital transformation.
• Excellent knowledge of Incoterms, trade compliance, and international regulations.

Shubhi Dugar (R21100680)

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