Operations and Costing Manager (Container Shipping)

Key Responsibilities

• Support audit and review activities by assessing operational processes, controls, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Contribute to process improvement, SOP standardisation, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to gather supporting information, clarify issues, and review operational practices.
• Conduct training and knowledge-sharing sessions to improve understanding of audit requirements and processes.
• Identify process gaps, cost leakage risks, control weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.
• Recommend practical corrective actions and collaborate with stakeholders to drive implementation.
• Monitor audit progress, support management reporting, and prepare summaries of findings and recommendations.
• Assist in resolving operational issues and support continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
• Manage assigned projects independently and provide support on ad-hoc tasks as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Maritime Studies, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in shipping, logistics, terminal operations, agency operations, finance, accounts payable, audit, or operational excellence.
• Good understanding of vendor billing, invoice processing, and operational cost controls.
• Familiarity with shipping operations, commercial agreements, rate structures, and service-related billing practices.
• Experience in process improvement, SOP development, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Proficient in ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across different teams and functions.