Yard Planner

• Prepare, execute, monitor working cranes program/sequence, and execute the vessel discharge and load plans.

• Prepare the yard work plan daily and communicate to relevant persons where equipment has to be located.

• Create and maintain a yard set-up which supports the terminals for a high productivity quay crane operation, and constantly work to reduce truck turn-around time.

• Control yard space allocation by service, nominated vessel, POD, equipment type, special handling (i.e. hazardous, out of gauge, temperaturecontrolled units etc.) for empty and loaded equipment.

• Periodically reports to the Supervisor Planning on the status of productivity, yard density, equipment utilization and strategy/allocation changes

• Define export boundaries in such a way that it will not overlap with the boundaries of other shipping lines;

• Ensure that staff and port users on the quayside adhere to safety, health and environmental standards and regulations;

• Ensure that container/general cargo viewed in the bay image is exactly the same in actual location in the yard.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• A relevant Diploma in Logistics, Terminals/ Port/ Maritime Operations, Business Administration or equivalent

• Minimum of three (3) years experience in cargo equipment coordination, transport & logistics or equivalent.

• Advantage: Proficiency in the use of relevant computer systems and software, such as terminal operating systems and scheduling software.

• Knowledge of maritime regulations and operations.

• Sound knowledge of vessel planning and coordination

• Code BE driver’s License.

• Computer literacy and report writing skills.

• Pro-activeness and ability to work independently.

• Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate the team.