Regional Operations Planner

PURPOSE

• 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

• 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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