This position is responsible for the planning of crane movement working on the vessel and the vessel cargo discharge/load sequences. The planner should consider vessel stability, safety, and an efficient yard and vessel operation.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Be responsible for the general planning activities and ensure guidelines are respected and followed
Ensure vessels are efficiently planned and ordered according to the operational requirements
Maintain a continuous improvement mindset by actively seeking ways to reduce wastes in operations through a better vessel and yard planning
Maintain close coordination with Terminals, GSP and LOC to ensure service delivery is on time with the right quality
Coordinate on daily basis with yard strategist about the different needs related with vessel operation and the yard operations impact
Responsible for receiving and providing vessel stowage information from and to vessel operator.
Prepares and communicates vessel load plans (pre departure baplie) and vessel work plans (quay commander) to line operators and/or central planners.
Understand vessel stability and safety under discharge and load criteria and whether intended discharge and load plan meets those criteria
Maintain a continuous improvement mindset by actively seeking ways to reduce wastes in operations through a better planning
Act as an active member of the Integrated Operations Center and actively collaborate with all functions therein to ensure smooth operations executions
Ensure efficient and highly productive planning with due consideration to the vessel stability and safety under load and discharge.
Preparation and execution of vessel discharge and load sequence to support, achieve & sustain productivity targets
Keeps the quay-operation and vessel administration systems updated.
Logging or filing of related planning information or documentation in accordance with the terminal vessel planning procedure
Support in further defining planning processes as and where required
Support in coaching and training new planning staff
Be actively involved in continuous improvement projects to support the achievement of targeted volume and productivity levels per terminal
Perform other duties as required
REPORTING AND SCOPE
No Direct Reports
The position reports to the Planning Supervisor
The geographical scope of the position is domestic
WORK /BUSINESS CONTACTS AND AUTHORITY
Internal
Planning Department Staff on a constant basis
Terminals under scope of shared planning centre
Line operators operations department and central planners
Nature of contact is primarily shared
CRITICAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Requires bachelor’s degree in logistics, Port management, Industrial Engineering, Information technology, applied economy or any other relevant field
Requires at least 3 year of experience in container terminal operations environment preferably in a large facility. Previous experience as a dispatcher in a container terminal environment will be an advantage.
Requires very good knowledge of container vessel stowage and stability criteria.
Requires in depth knowledge of Navis N4, its associated optimization and automation modules
Previous experience in different terminals is a differentiator
Understands safety regulations, safe working procedures and safe materials handling procedures
Has familiarity with the strict implementation of international standards of safe working practices within marine, stevedoring and terminal operations
Requires advanced level of verbal and written communications skills in English and Spanish. Portuguese would be a differential
Flexibility to work on various schedules
LEARNING & CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Enhanced knowledge of terminal operations
if you are looking for a positive change in career and if you are ready for this challenge, you are welcome to our APM Terminals- AM: Reliability Team.
We offer relocation support in accordance with our company's internal policy
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