Breakbulk / Project Cargo Manager

Position Title:

Breakbulk / Project Cargo Manager

Department:

Operations Support

Location: Airoli

Role Overview

Breakbulk / Project Cargo Manager

Key Responsibilities

1. Quotation & Booking

• Receive and process Breakbulk Requests for Quotation (RFQs) from the sales team.
• Analyse feasibility and provide accurate cost estimates and operational plans.
• Upon booking confirmation, assume full ownership of the shipment until discharge at the destination port.
• Issue booking confirmations, allocate vessel space, and communicate details to all relevant departments.

2. Operational Coordination

• Liaise with Line Operations to check vessel space availability, including required rows and tiers at Port of Loading (POL) and Port of Discharge (POD).
• Confirm vessel parameters such as stowage position, maximum GM value, and vessel speed.
• Coordinate with cargo flow teams, terminals, and equipment providers to ensure timely arrangements.
• Monitor cargo readiness and ensure all operational dependencies are addressed prior to loading.

3. Technical Documentation & Validation

• Collect and review technical drawings and data from shippers (dimensions, weight, center of gravity, lifting/lashing points, etc.).
• Coordinate with terminals and surveyors to obtain lifting, lashing, and stowage plans.
• Review and validate Loading Stowage Securing (LSS) and Quick Method Statements (QMS) submitted by vendors.
• Ensure all technical documentation is verified and approved by relevant stakeholders before execution.

4. Process Management

• Manage the end-to-end workflow from data collection to final validation and operation completion.
• Ensure mandatory notifications (minimum 10 days in advance) are sent and follow up on clarifications or document updates.
• Supervise execution at the terminal in coordination with surveyors and stevedores to ensure adherence to safety and operational standards.
• Maintain comprehensive records for traceability and audit readiness.

5. Tools & Systems

• Utilize specialized tools and software for technical and operational accuracy:

• AutoCAD

  – for reviewing and preparing cargo drawings.

• Lashcon

  – for lashing force and safety calculations.

• Excel/Spreadsheets

  – for sling tension and stability checks.

• Autodesk Inventor

  – for 3D visualization (in development).

6. Continuous Improvement

• Identify process gaps and propose improvements in planning, documentation, and coordination.
• Stay updated on evolving industry standards, new technologies, and best practices in breakbulk and project cargo management.
• Support internal training and knowledge sharing sessions for operational teams.

Key Interfaces

• Internal:

  Sales, Line Operations, Cargo Flow, Equipment, and Trade Teams.

• External:

  Shippers, Terminals, Surveyors, Stevedores, and Vessel Crew.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Shipping, Marine Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum

  5–8 years

  of experience in

  breakbulk/project cargo operations

  within shipping or logistics.
• Strong technical understanding of cargo lifting, lashing, and stowage principles.
• Proficient in

  AutoCAD

  ,

  Lashcon

  , and

  Microsoft Excel

  (technical calculations).
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and ensure compliance with international safety standards.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and timeliness of quotation and booking execution.
• Compliance with vessel and safety requirements.
• On-time cargo loading and discharge performance.
• Stakeholder satisfaction and feedback.
• Continuous process improvements implemented.

Personal Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and safety mindset.
• Problem-solving and decision-making under pressure.
• Proactive, organized, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.

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