Base Operation Executive

Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase in global trade, demand for (new) energy, and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects.

Within a vibrant company culture, you will be working as part of a diverse, international team of experts. We offer you the opportunity to realize your full personal potential and expand your professional career by creating new horizons. Together!

The Base Operations Executive is responsible for overseeing and managing day-to-day base operations, with a particular focus on security. This role ensures the efficient and effective handling of equipment and personnel within the yard, while maintaining high standards of safety, security, and compliance. The executive will coordinate with various departments and external vendors to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of services and perform operational warehouse and outdoor storage activities related to receipt, storage, packaging, sea fastening, transportation, and distribution of products.

As an employee, you contribute to maintaining our organization’s quality, safety, and environmental management system as part of a continuous improvement process. In doing so, within your range of duties, you assume responsibility for adhering to all measures implemented by the company regarding quality, safety, and the environment.

Your responsibilities as Base Operations Executive:

• Monitors activities of receiving, checking, and forwarding of items at both the warehouse and outdoor storage yard.
• Monitors the quality and quantity of incoming products and keeps the responsible buyer informed in case of any deviation.
• Responsible for the safe storage of products at the designated location.
• Recording of sent and received products in Yellowstar, InforLN and other applicable systems. Ensures timely availability of required documentation.
• Monitors PPE stock levels in the warehouse and provides timely updates to relevant departments. In case of differences between actual and administered stock are observed, to inform the Base Operations Manager.
• Ensures that goods are packed according to agreed standards before dispatching and ensures safe loading and unloading of means of transportation and containers. 
• Develop and implement security policies and procedures to safeguard the base, vessels, and occupants.
• Oversee general maintenance and repairs of yard and warehouse facilities.
• Provide support and coordination on logistical matters for projects and vessels in the region.
• Ensure timely revalidation of statutory certificates for yard equipment, buildings, and warehouses.
• Develop and execute sustainability initiatives to minimize environmental impact and oversee waste management programs.
• Serve as the primary contact for tenants, supervise and manage company drivers, take on driver duties in their absence, assist in pre-procurement processes, and stay updated on industry trends and best practices.

Your qualities and experience
You can move ahead as a Base Operations Executive if you have:

• Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field; certification in security management or sustainability practices.
• Possess a Class 3 license and a forklift license.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in yard, warehouse, and logistics operations, preferably in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of logistics principles, inventory management, transportation planning, and security protocols.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant software applications; proactive and detail-oriented with a strong sense of responsibility.

What you can expect

• Career opportunities: We challenge you every day to get better. Together, we realize your full personal and professional career by creating development opportunities.
• Warm welcome: We warmly welcome our new colleagues, so they feel at home as soon as possible. During your onboarding program, we give you all the ins and outs of Boskalis!
• Career development: Plenty of opportunities to realize your full potential. Challenge yourself with (online) courses in our Boskalis academy.

Extra information

• Your team: As a Base Operations Executive, you will work for Boskalis Singapore. You will be part of our operations department.
• Where you will work: You will work from our beautiful office in Singapore (23 Gul Road).
• Full/part-time job: The position of Base Operations Executive is a full-time job.
• Next steps: Apply easily by completing the online application form. Interviews are held online or in the Singapore office. Once it’s clear we’re a good match, we’ll make you an offer – and look forward to welcoming you to the company.

Want to know more?

We are more than happy to answer your questions about the position, please contact Melisha Nazareth, Corporate Recruiter, via our career page.

Interested? Please apply by filling in your details and by uploading your cover letter and CV on our careers site. 

Please note: Boskalis never requests a financial contribution to arrange visas or other documents related to a job vacancy. Be wary of individuals who pretend to be our recruiters and ask for such contributions. 

Disclaimer for Recruiters and Recruitment Agencies 

We appreciate your interest in our vacancies and understand that your candidate might be enthusiastic about this exciting opportunity. However, our recruitment process is not structured this way; at Boskalis, we handle recruitment ourselves. Therefore, we do not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies. Any submission will be treated as a direct application. 

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