Job Title: Yard Strategist
Ref.: 64626
Subsidiary and Location: APM Terminals, Lagos, Nigeria
Company: Maersk Nigeria
Yard Strategist is responsible for controlling and planning the complete yard process in order to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency with due consideration to vessel and inter-modal operations. Must also manage continuous process of yard integrity, while performing on-going space utilization analysis. Has responsibility on a daily basis for ensuring that the yard operation runs in a manner that achieves maximum productivity and efficiency, with 100% system integrity as it relates to equipment location. Research yard developments that lead to process improvements.
This position reports to the Planning Manager.
Key Accountabilities:
• Maintain a yard set up which supports the terminals need for a 15 GMPH quay crane operation and an average 60-minute truck turn-time.
• Control yard space allocation by service, nominated vessel, pod, equipment type, special handling (i.e. hazardous, out-of, temperature controlled etc.) for empty and loaded equipment.
• Report on a weekly basis to the Planning Manager on the status of production, yard density, equipment utilization and strategy/allocation changes.
• Oversee, train and coach yard planning staff.
• Oversee on a daily basis if allocations are adhered to 100% without fail.
• To follow all safety regulations while working in the terminal area and to address person's they encounter who are not complying with terminal safety regulations.
• To be actively involved in the short and long term development of the yard, i.e. yard expansion, yard markings, and changes in yard layout as per CHE used.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Constant monitoring of the yard and have required housekeeping done on time to maximize utilization of the yard and reduce operational impacts
• Ensure timely measures are taken to ensure adequate space for incoming vessels.
• Constant monitoring of the export blocks and ensures allocations are created, revised when necessary, and adhered to without fail.
Your Profile:
• Requires a University degree.
• Requires at least four or more years of experience in container terminal operations environment.
• Previous experience as a yard planner for at least two years is required.
We offer:
• A truly international working environment in a modern working location
• Value and team-based leadership
• An open and engaging working environment
• A wide range of international career opportunities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic environment
• Competitive compensation packages
How to Apply:
If you are interested in working with the organisation and your skills and capabilities match the job profile, submit your application now.
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Deadline: 27 July 2012.
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