An established international shipping line is seeking a Regional Equipment Manager to join their team in Singapore. This role will play a key part in managing and optimising container logistics activities, ensuring the smooth movement of equipment and driving cost-efficient operations.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional with strong shipping experience to step into a strategic regional role, working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners across multiple geographies.
The Role
As Regional Equipment Manager, you will oversee the end-to-end container logistics and inland transportation functions for your assigned region. Working closely with agencies, vendors, and trade teams, your mission will be to ensure tight equipment turnaround, cost control, and operational efficiency across ports and inland networks.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading strategic container logistics planning to optimise equipment flows and minimise repositioning costs.
- Overseeing inland and coastal repositioning activities to ensure consistent container supply.
- Managing relationships with local agents, terminals, depots, hauliers and leasing companies.
- Monitoring container stock, forecasting equipment needs, and resolving surpluses or deficits.
- Supporting cost management processes, including vendor payments and logistics system improvements.
- Contributing to logistics projects and initiatives across the wider regional network.
- Ensuring high standards of safety, compliance, and data integrity in logistics operations.
About You
You are a seasoned logistics or operations professional within the container shipping or liner industry, with a solid understanding of equipment flow management, inland logistics, and vendor coordination.
We are looking for:
- Experience in container operations within a ship owner.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Proven ability to plan strategically while remaining hands-on in execution.
- Experience managing vendors, agencies, or depots.
- A collaborative mindset and a focus on driving cost efficiency and service reliability.
Why Apply
This is a regional role with broad scope, offering exposure to multiple markets and operational challenges across Asia and the Pacific. You'll join a business with a strong regional footprint, working alongside experienced teams in trade, operations, and logistics.
If you have the container operations expertise, commercial acumen, and strong stakeholder management skills to make an impact in a dynamic shipping environment, we'd love to hear from you.
