Senior Executive - Shipping Operations

About the role

Sea and Beyond is looking for a Senior Executive in shipping to support vessel operations, voyage planning, stowage management and vessel scheduling. You will coordinate with Vessel Masters, Line Management teams and port agents to keep operations safe, efficient and cost-effective while maintaining schedule reliability and optimizing vessel capacity.

Key responsibilities

• Support vessel selection by evaluating load capacity, operational suitability and trade-specific requirements.
• Execute voyage instructions for newly chartered vessels and ensure compliance with operational procedures during the charter period.
• Maximize stowage capacity while minimizing cargo shut-outs and restows, ensuring efficient crane use and safe cargo operations.
• Oversee stowage planning in line with dangerous goods segregation, vessel stability, lashing parameters, line of sight and trim requirements.
• Monitor vessel reports, operational alerts and submission timelines for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with Vessel Masters on speed adjustments, bunkering and draft and loadability requirements for draft-restricted ports.
• Monitor vessel schedules, berth windows, port operations and potential delays with port agents and terminal teams.
• Review Out-of-Gauge, Change of Destination and special stowage requests against operational policies.
• Monitor tug usage, arrival and departure reports and identify discrepancies or excessive costs.
• Track and manage Service Deviation Reports, ensuring timely action and escalation.
• Assist Line Management with port-related financial management and cost control, including PRF management.
• Update vessel forecasts and utilization reports and support business transformation, EDI integration and process improvements.
• Take ownership of day-to-day operations for assigned vessels and stay available for out-of-hours work.

Required profile

• Diploma in Maritime Studies, a university degree or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of relevant shipping operations experience; fresh graduates are also welcome.
• Knowledge of vessel operations, voyage planning, stowage planning and vessel scheduling is an advantage.
• Strong communication, time management, coordination and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and handle out-of-hours operational needs.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

To apply, send your updated CV to the employer's Singapore team.