What The Role Is
You will lead the development, execution and upkeep of maritime resource plans to support MINDEF/SAF requirements. Working closely with commercial maritime industry partners and stakeholders across MINDEF/SAF, you will translate operational requirements into practical and sustainable maritime resource solutions.
What You Will Be Working On
- Analyse, maintain and sense-make data on commercial maritime vessels to support resource planning and decision-making
- Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the commercial shipping industry, including business models, vessel operating profiles, market practices and industry trends
- Assess maritime assets against MINDEF/SAF requirements and formulate maritime resource plans
- Develop and maintain the readiness of contracts, leasing arrangements and other commercial mechanisms required to support the timely generation of maritime resources
- Engage vessel owners, operators and other maritime industry partners
- Monitor developments in the maritime sector and assess their implications for resource availability, commercial arrangements and MINDEF/SAF requirements
- Coordinate requirements, develop proposals and support command and strategic-level decision-making
Challenge(s)
- Keeping abreast of developments in a dynamic commercial maritime environment, including changes in vessel availability, operating models, market conditions and industry practices
- Developing sufficient technical and commercial understanding across different vessel types to assess their suitability for MINDEF/SAF requirements
- Balancing operational requirements with commercial realities to develop practical, sustainable and executable resource solutions
- Managing multiple internal and external stakeholders and applying sound judgement to complex issues where operational, technical and commercial considerations intersect
What We Are Looking For
- Education in Maritime Studies, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain or a related field is preferred
- At least 6 years of relevant experience in vessel operations, fleet management, chartering, commercial management or business development, preferably with managerial experience within the commercial maritime industry
- Strong analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to review information and present findings in a clear and structured manner
- Good understanding of commercial maritime environments
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and utilise available information and resources to deliver assigned outputs
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.