Stowage Planner

A.P. Moller - Maersk; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Maersk is seeking a Stowage Planner to design shipboard stowage layouts ensuring safety and efficiency. You will work with terminals, commands, and operations teams to optimize vessel utilisation while controlling costs, and participate in continuous SOP improvements.

Training will cover Basic Theory and Stowage Proficiency assessments, with diverse stakeholders and rotating night shifts. Qualified candidates include those with maritime studies diplomas or STEM backgrounds and about 3 years of

Qualifications

• This role requires 3+ years in stowage or related maritime planning.
• Degree or diploma in maritime studies or STEM is preferred.
• Ability to learn multiple programs and software quickly.

Responsibilities

• Design positions of boxes on ships and create seaworthy layouts.
• Ensure safe stowage with segregation of dangerous goods and weight distribution.
• Maintain vessel utilisation while minimizing costs.
• Coordinate with terminals, ship commands, and operations teams.
• Review SOPs and update processes for optimal performance.
• Support operations during berthing windows and night shifts.

Skills

Stowage planning

Terminal planning

Container shipping operations

Seafaring

Naval Architect / Engineer

Education

Diploma in Maritime Studies

STEM degree

Job description

At Maersk, our Ocean Global Stowage Planning team is at the heart of global trade. As a Stowage Planner, you will be shaping the final piece of the logistics chain—designing smart, safe, and efficient stowage plans that keep world trade moving. Your role ensures vessels sail at their best, balancing operational efficiency with the highest safety standards for crew, cargo, and ship.

Joining us means stepping into a dynamic, international environment where your expertise directly impacts global supply chains. You’ll gain exposure to diverse stakeholders, advanced systems, and real-time decision-making, while developing skills that will set you apart in the industry. At Maersk, you won’t just be planning cargo—you’ll be building the future of shipping.

What We Offer

This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic, international environment with skilled and dedicated colleagues. At Maersk, we value diversity, inclusivity, and performance, recruiting the best talent regardless of background. We prioritize safety, well-being, and work-life balance, and support flexible working hours to meet the needs of our business and our people. Our culture is built on doing what’s right, learning from challenges, and growing together.

Key Responsibilities

• Designs the position of boxes on the ship and produces a layout that is seaworthy which means safe to sail, which include dangerous goods are segregated safely, bays are set-up to allow maximum number of cranes to work on it, weight is evenly distributed, stability and stresses and safety criteria are met.
• Upholding high standards of stowage planning to ensure safe and maximum vessel utilisation with minimum operational costs
• Follow through the entire stowage process with stakeholders at any time of the day where the ships are
• Evaluating and determining the suitability of vessels deployed in the service based on trade requirements and vessel characteristics
• Constantly reviewing and updating SOPs to ensure optimal performance for the team and all stakeholders involved
• Working closely with the various internal and external stakeholders (terminals, regional operations, ship commands, nautical, network, deployment etc) to ensure smooth operations
• Identify all potential issues which may affect operations, highlighting and following up with the necessary actions to prevent/mitigate any impact from contingencies

We are looking for

Candidates with around 3 years of experience in:

• Stowage planning
• Terminal planning
• Container shipping operations
• Seafaring
• Naval Architect / Engineer

We welcome fresh graduates and diploma holders from Maritime Studies or any STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), as their analytical thinking and problem-solving skills are highly valued in our dynamic environment.

This role generally follows non-standard working hours, with a rotational night shift occurring approximately once every six weeks (when required), to support vessel operations during key berthing windows.

We are looking for individuals who are self-driven, responsible, and thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments. Strong time management, adaptability, and agility are essential, along with excellent communication and teamwork skills to coordinate with diverse stakeholders across cultures.

Candidates must also be agile to learn to new technology and operating systems, as the role requires mastering multiple programs and software. Comprehensive training will be provided, and successful candidates must complete both the Basic Theory and Basic Stowage Proficiency Assessments.

If you think you have the qualities above, then you may just be the candidate we are looking for.

This role is open to candidates currently based in Singapore and authorized to work in Singapore.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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