Stowage Process & Strategy Manager

Airswift; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Stowage Process & Strategy Manager to lead stowage policy and optimisation for a fleet based in Singapore. You will drive planning standardisation, coordinate with vessel planning teams and vendors, and implement efficiency initiatives to improve vessel turnaround and fuel efficiency.

The role requires hands-on vessel planning experience, a strong project management background, and the ability to interact with cross-functional teams to optimise operations across ports and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Maritime Studies, Transportation, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years in vessel operations or maritime logistics.
• Hands-on vessel planning experience for large vessels.
• Familiarity with vessel stowage planning systems.
• Strong coordination or project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and distribute vessel stowage guidelines and updates to planning teams.
• Collaborate with vessel planning teams to optimise crane use and cargo operations for faster port turnarounds.
• Drive continuous improvements to reduce cargo rehandling and boost efficiency.
• Validate load plans against stability and cargo allocation requirements.
• Ensure planners receive up-to-date planning data files.
• Maintain planning procedures and coordinate with software vendors on upgrades.
• Administer and track planning system licenses.
• Monitor KPI performance of planning offices and advise improvements.
• Support initiatives to reduce fuel use and improve vessel productivity.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external partners.

Skills

Vessel planning

Project management

Stakeholder liaison

Operational improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

Stowage planning systems

Job description

A leader in maritime shipping industry is currently expanding and looking for highly qualified candidates for the Stowage Process & Strategy 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. Please do send your CV to us if you meet most, but maybe not all of the requirements