JOB PURPOSE

To plan vessel planning activities in order to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of terminal operations in order to minimize unproductive moves and maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of terminal yard considering operational cost effectiveness and safety factors and ensuring compliance with terminal policy and procedures.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• To receive ship structure / vessel profile, stack weight, reefer slots and hatch covers etc. from shipping line and update in TOS.
• Review all relevant data and information such as the BAPLIE, MOVINS and revert respective vessel agent in case of discrepancy.
• Create a plan (welcome package) after applied cut-off time for the assigned vessel/s and ensure that the same has been shared with the respective vessel agents, chief officers at least 4 hours before ETB and ensure strict adherence to it.
• Compare the figures of Zodiac-OPS and N4 and ensure that the figures are matching. (keep a copy of same in share folder for future reference.)
• To maximize optimization opportunities in the crane plan for Twin lift, Tandem lift, Dual Cycling etc.
• Identify all the information such as OOGs, Reefers, Break Bulk, IMDG, Connection boxes, Direct deliveries, Re-stows, etc. in a particular vessel is captured and made necessary preparations if required.
• Analyse the crane program and check an opportunity to reduce heavy hook by suggesting the changes to respective Central Planner.
• Notifies respective vessel agent if any of the vessel is not matching with window agreement.
• Ensure to save all communications, information pertaining to a particular vessel in the share folder to be accessed by other Planners and Supervision.
• Complies with the guidelines from direct manager and ensures implementation.
• Optimizing Quay and yard operation to achieve set KPI.
• Responsible for safety & discipline in work area.
• Ensure compliance with Fatal Risk Standards.
• Ensure compliance with Safe Work Practices.
• Ensure compliance with HSE policy.

Skills

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Experience in container terminal operations: 3-5 years
• Understanding of vessel characteristics/ dimensions, factors impacting vessel stability
• Work experience in container terminal operating system
• Education: Diploma/ Graduate
• Excellent computer operating skills