Stowage Planning Manager, Maritime Operations

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

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.