Stowage Manager

Airswift; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Stowage Manager to be based in Singapore. The role focuses on developing and refining vessel stowage guidelines, coordinating with planning teams to optimise crane and cargo operations, and driving efficiency across the network.

The successful candidate will have hands-on vessel planning experience, familiarity with stowage planning systems, and a proven track record in project coordination within maritime logistics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Maritime Studies, Transportation or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of vessel operations or maritime logistics experience.
• Hands-on vessel planning experience for large vessels.
• Familiarity with vessel stowage planning systems and ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Demonstrated project coordination or project management experience, preferably in operational improvement or capacity optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and distribute vessel stowage guidelines and updates to planning teams.
• Collaborate with vessel planning teams to optimise crane utilisation and cargo operations.
• Drive improvements in stowage practices to reduce cargo rehandling and boost efficiency.
• Validate vessel load plans against stability and cargo allocation requirements.
• Ensure planners have up-to-date planning data files for stowage prep.
• Maintain planning procedures and coordinate system upgrades with vendors.
• Administer and track planning system licences and access for teams.
• Monitor KPI performance of planning offices and provide guidance for improvements.
• Support initiatives to reduce fuel consumption and improve vessel productivity with ports.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Maritime Studies, Transportation, or related discipline

Tools

Vessel stowage planning systems

Project coordination

Job description

A leader in maritime shipping industry is currently expanding and looking for highly qualified candidates for the Stowage Manager to be based in Singapore.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, review, and distribute vessel stowage guidelines and operational updates to planning teams across the network on a timely basis.
• Work closely with vessel planning teams to optimise crane utilisation and cargo operations, enabling faster vessel turnaround at ports.
• Drive continuous improvements in stowage practices to reduce cargo rehandling and enhance operational efficiency.
• Validate vessel load plans against stability parameters and cargo allocation requirements to ensure safe and effective vessel utilisation.
• Ensure planners receive accurate and up-to-date planning data files required for vessel stowage preparation.
• Maintain and enhance stowage planning procedures, documentation, and system-related processes while coordinating with software vendors on upgrades, maintenance, and issue resolution.
• Administer and track planning system licences, ensuring operational teams have the necessary access and support.
• Monitor the performance of planning offices through KPI tracking, providing guidance, coaching, and recommendations for operational improvements.
• Support initiatives aimed at reducing fuel consumption and improving vessel productivity through collaboration with ports, terminals, and operational stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external partners, gathering feedback and identifying opportunities to improve planning and terminal performance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Maritime Studies, Transportation, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience within the vessel operations, or maritime logistics industry.
• Hands-on vessel planning experience for large vessels.
• Familiarity with vessel stowage planning systems and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Demonstrated project coordination or project management experience, preferably in operational improvement or capacity optimisation initiatives.

Airswift care deeply about equity, diversity and inclusion, and we actively seek talent from diverse and underrepresented groups.