Yard Planner Job at Maersk Nigeria

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Job Title: Yard Planner

Ref.: 64622

Subsidiary and Location: APM Terminals, Lagos, Nigeria

Company: Maersk Nigeria

This position is responsible for planning the optimum utilization of the terminal stacking space available. Constantly check on the yard utilization highlight probable constrains that may seem to arise. This position reports to the, Shift Team Leader.  

Key Accountabilities:

•   Effectively plan yard layouts for IMPORTS segregated by ICD's / Bill of lading / Dangerous cargo / OOG and general imports, EXPORTS, EMPTIES and Transhipment containers within the parameters of the set yard specification.

•   Close monitoring of the yard during the discharge to ensure that all the containers as received from the vessel have been confirmed and has been confirmed with a yard position.

•   Close monitoring of the yard during the loading operation to ensure smooth feeding from the yard to the vessel minimizing re-handling in the yard

•   Controlling and planning the complete yard process in order to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency.

•   Create and maintain the yard setup and planning to accommodate an average of 18 to 20 crane lifts per hour and maximum utilization of yard equipment.

•   Allocate yard ranges for exports per vessel / voyage before the gates opening.

•   Monitor that the equipments are available in the right location at the yard.

•   Prepare the Daily Yard Work Plans related to discharges, receiving exports, housekeeping etc.

•   Maintain daily reports on the yard utilization.

•   Constant monitoring of the yard and have required housekeeping done on time to maximize utilization of the yard and reduce operational impacts

•   Monitor that the ICD's declared for the respective vessels are cleared within the allocated time frame, alternatively convert same to the local imports and information passed on to the lines.

•   Close monitoring of the IMO containers if direct delivery has been taken / cleared, alternatively reminders to the line to clear same for the terminal.

•   Consolidation of the transhipment stacks by weights and POD's prior arrival of the outbound carrier.

Your Profile:

•   A University degree in Logistics, Operations Management, or related discipline.

•   Requires at least two or more years of previous experience as a vessel or yard planner for a container terminal operation.  Previous experience as a dispatcher in a container terminal environment will be an advantage.

•   Requires sound knowledge of container vessel stowage and stability criteria.

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.

Visit: Job Application Portal

Deadline: 30 July 2012.

Yard Planner Job