Senior Vice President of Shipping Operations

Private Advertiser; Singapore; On-site; SGD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global shipping company in Singapore is seeking a Senior Vice President of Operations to provide strategic direction and oversee container shipping operations across regional offices. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience, exceptional leadership and negotiation skills, and a solid understanding of logistics and supply chain management. Responsibilities include managing equipment, vessel operations, procurement contracts, and logistics development, while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in container shipping operations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and systemic thinking skills.
• Proven execution skills in implementing process and system changes.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic direction on operations to regional offices.
• Ensure adherence to safety, regulatory, and ESG standards.
• Oversee vessel operational oversight and logistics facilities management.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, or maritime

Job description

As the Senior Vice President (SVP) of Operations for a global container shipping line,

• You will lead and provide strategic direction on container shipping operations to regional offices, directly report and advise to the Managing Director of Singapore.

• You are requested to set up vision and direction in operations of container shipping business, aligning with Global HQ's overall strategy, priorities and direction, based on firm and strong relation with market players.

• You are to ensure adherence to safety, regulatory, and ESG standards across all operational activities, mitigating risks and promoting sustainability.

Overview of Responsibilities

• Equipment (Container box) management: Oversee regional equipment planning, control and optimization, including stock monitoring, repositioning. Collectively consider cost optimization and needs from container shipping sales team.

• Vessel operational oversight: Ensure seamless execution of mother vessel calls and stevedoring, feeder vessel connection and transhipment activities across SEA & Oceania region, driving efficiency and reliability.

• Procurement contract management: Lead terminal stevedoring, inland depot, common feeder, trucking, barge contract negotiations, securing competitive rates and ensuring compliance with Global HQ’s guidelines.

• Logistics facilities management and development: Seize smooth and profitable operation of own logistics facilities in the region.Search and gather market intelligence on new logistics facilities development through solid market network.

• Transportation and Traffic & Document management: Optimize overall Barge / Truck / Rail operations, Control and manage Demurrage & Detention and various customs issues and regulations.

Description of Responsibilities

• Set up and monitoring to achieve each department’s key performance and risk indicators.

• Develop short- and long-term cost optimization & savings of operation cost.

• Oversee the following key areas of responsibilities:

Equipment (Container box) management

• Equipment inventory control and Equipment M&R management

• Equipment utilization, forecasting demands and idling reduction

Vessel operations oversight

• Gross Berth Productivity (GBP) management

• Berthing on Arrival (BOA) management

• Feeder and Transhipment space supply & demand and loading trend

Procurement contract management

• Market intelligence for rates and cost simulation

• Strategic vendor relationships and contracts management (service rates)

• Compliance to regulations and internal / external requirements

Logistics facilities management and development

• Set up and monitor business plan of own logistics facilities

• Coordinate new logistics facilities development with Global HQ

Transportation and Traffic & Document

• Promoting optimal barge/truck/rail operation flow and rationalization

• Optimal management of DND issues and long idling laden container for Traffic & Documents

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., logistics, supply chain, maritime)

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in container shipping operation

• Strong leadership and negotiation skills

• Self-driven, dependable, and able to take on responsibilities and challenges

• Proven execution skills in implementing process and system changes

• Effective communication skills with proficiency in writing and presentations

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and systemic thinking skills

• Able to manage complexity, analyze root causes, and handle details

• High level of understanding of overall sales and operations

• System understanding and computer skills

• Able to multitask and work under pressure

• Committed to supporting regional and departmental goals

• Willing to travel at short notice when required