Assistant Manager, Liner Operations

DRIVING CONNECTIVITY

Chart your Course with PIL

With over 55 years of leadership in the global shipping industry, Pacific International Lines (PIL) is looking for proactive individuals to drive innovation and sustainable shipping solutions. If you’re fueled by pioneering ideas, enjoy challenging the status quo, and are determined to make a significant impact, PIL wants you as a part of our dynamic community of maritime professionals.

The Liner Operations Deputy Manager is supporting the Manager for the execution of liner operations for a Trade-Lane (multiple services), including schedule management, stowage planning. This role is preparing you to become a manager that oversees teams of operation professionals, manages key stakeholder relationships, and ensures the delivery of cost-effective, compliant, and high-quality services.

Understands that Operations “spend money to make money”, but do so sensibly through effective use of company resources. The Liner Operations Deputy Manager plays a critical role in executing operation policies, support innovation, and deliver operation goals with broader business objectives, embodying a holistic mindset.

At PIL, we provide local experiences with a global reach. With our headquarters in Singapore, and services offered at over 500 locations in 90 countries, you will have ample opportunities to work with colleagues from different cultures and communities.

Role & Responsibilities: 

• Operation Execution: establish stowage plans and coastal Schedules, seeking to have full ships operated within Proforma. Track and report on Bunker consumption during and at the end of the RoundTrip.
• Operations Governance: Supported by Regional/Local operation teams ensuring cargo & bunker operation performance, compliance with each port regulations.
• Cross-Functional Integration: Collaborate with Trade, EMD, procurement, finance, chartering, to ensure operations delivers business objectives.
• Regulatory and Policy Compliance: Ensure all operations activities comply with internal controls and external regulations, included but not limited to SOLAS, IMDG.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a maritime, business, or logistic preferred.
• Experience: More than 2 years in operations or maritime logistics, or seafarer reconversion.
• Operations Execution: Expertise in executing operation in day-today execution (coastal schedule, stowage planning).
• Advanced Collaboration: Bring stakeholders together, listen and articulate complex requirements, and understand every decision will have trade-off.
• Financial Acumen: Familiar with core cost elements (restow,bunker,CH,port cost) and can articulate them in decision making.
• Digital Proficiency: Familiar with operation platforms, ERP systems, and analytics tools.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a leading global carrier with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation.
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Application Process:

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and experience to PIL Career Website.

About Us

Incorporated in 1967, Pacific International Lines (PIL) is ranked 12th among the world’s top container shipping lines and is also the largest home-grown carrier in Southeast Asia. Based in Singapore, PIL is a global carrier with a focus on Asia, China, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Oceania, and the Pacific Islands.

Together with its affiliated companies Mariana Express Lines (MELL) and Malaysia Shipping Corporation, PIL serves customers at over 500 locations in more than 90 countries worldwide with a fleet of 100 container and multi-purpose vessels.

Apart from the core liner shipping business, PIL also has several other business units such as container manufacturing, depot, and logistics services.

PIL strives to meet the needs of its customers by providing value-adding services such as intermodal, breakbulk, and reefer services delivered on innovative technological platforms. With its focus on “Driving Connectivity” and commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050, PIL aims to be an efficient, sustainable, and future-ready shipping line.

For more information, visit www.pilship.com

Pacific International Lines (PIL) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.