We are currently recruiting for a Vessel Planner who will support in the planning of the discharge and load sequences of ships to minimize port stay with the resources available based at Southampton Docks ultimately ensuring operational efficiency across the Port.
About The Role
How will you contribute:
- Full Planning privileges responsible for all vessel calls.
- Plan the discharge and load sequences of ships to minimize port stay with the resources available. Take into account ships stability, crane clearance, hazardous cargo and terminal layout to achieve maximum productivity in liaison with Stowage Coordinator and in accordance with the Company standards, policies and procedures.
- Downloading Baplies.
- Make amendments to the stow at the pre-plan stage and after the stowage coordinator/chief officer has reviewed.
- First point of contact for Vessel Command, visiting the vessel on arrival with the stowage plan for approved prior to loading and making adjustments as required.
- Produce relevant paperwork & PDF’s.
- Plan Late or Held units in a late stow to give as much time as possible to arrive or clear.
- Remain flexible with late & held containers ensuring we ship as many as possible.
- Answer queries from Vessel Command, Agencies, Shipping Lines, Government Authorities etc.
- Ensure Vessels working alongside at any time are being worked to their optimum, keeping cranes balanced as required, working the heavy area and ensuring most efficient completion time.
- Arrive and depart vessels correctly.
- Produce administrative reports accurately to complete statistical records.
- Provide a complete and thorough hand over.
- Gain a full understanding of Navis Ship Editor and Cargoes TOS+ and be responsible for building new vessel classes (NSD files) Perform other ad hoc duties assigned by the Line Manager.
- Training new and existing employees
What will you Bring.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
- Strong expertise within a relevant vessel or another relatable shipping type planning role (Shipping/Logistics etc)
- Strong problem solver, able to manage and prioritise varied workloads and changing priorites
- Proficient in Navis N4, XPS, MS Word and MS Excel.
- Strong IT skills with the ability to analyse data and KPIs
- Excellent organisation and planning skills
Compensation
DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.
About DP World
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.
With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 120,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.
We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.
What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.
WE MAKE TRADE FLOW
To Change What's Possible For Everyone
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