Swire Digital Centre | Vessel Planning Manager | chennai
2 months ago
Role Purpose
To lead team and be responsible for cargo planning, vessel management and supervision of operations of all ports through which designed vessels pass, with a focus on the safe, efficient, and effective movement of cargo and the vessel. Align with Initiatives and instructions from HQ Planning Center in Singapore.
Role Accountabilities
- Receive Cargo Plans and reconcile with Customer Services and Logistics, update plans prior to sending to service providers.
- Plan cargo to maximise liftings against the pro-forma budgeted liftings and work closely with the Trade teams to ensure that cargo capacity is maximised, considering stowage, cargo care, productivity, and port time.
- Work with the Logistics team to ensure the vessels are optimised for the positioning of empty container equipment in line with cargo requirements.
- Attend ships in the capacity of Port Captain and Liaise with the vessel, ports, stevedores to ensure the best plan is achieved and adjust plan when necessary.
- Plan cargo stowage and port operations to maximise productivity and minimise port time.
- Liaising with the Ships Master to ensure the planned stowage meets the vessels safety and stability requirements.
- Minimisation of re-stows in all ports through efficient and innovative planning and advise trade of any re-stow costs or potential costs.
- Prepare and distribute all cargo load and discharge information in a timely manner e.g., EDI plans, scan plans, load and discharge list etc.
- Coordinate operations to ensure all parties are aware of the vessel operational stowage, cargo care, securing requirements etc to ensure the operations are carried out in the most effective and efficient manner.
- Travel to ports and attend vessels when required to oversee stevedoring operations e.g. special/heavy lifts, cargo requirements, training, support for operations team, vessel familiarisation, customer requirements or to carry out formal port performance reviews etc
- Maintain regular contact with agents, LOM, etc regarding cargo issues before, during and after the ship’s visit to ensure all concerned parties are fully aware of incidents, delays, damages, etc
- Responsible for the overall performance of cargo operations through each port
- Assist the Line Operations Managers and Trade to assist with planning and implementation of ad-hoc port calls.
- Ensure the safety of the vessel and its crew during its time in port in relation to cargo operations.
- Monitor Port Operations closely to ensure the agreed operational plan is followed.
- Ensure cargo load/discharge is planned with a focus on cargo care and minimising the risk of damage due to stowage and handling. Regularly review stowage and advise issues and improvements.
- Ensure the vessel has the required equipment onboard and is used for cargo securing and cargo care minimising the need to procure equipment at short notice.
- Monitor cargo stowage and report poor stowage, damage, and potential causes of damage.
- Work closely with other planners to ensure the workload is shared.
- Responsible for adhering to and implementing the company’s procedures, processes and systems and suggesting and implementing improvements.
- Company Values and Vision are regularly reviewed and are a focus for carrying out work.
Safety
- Take responsibility for the safety of myself and those around me by displaying safety leadership principles (i.e. Safety I’s & Accountability ladder).
- Challenging and stopping unsafe acts and behaviours or unsafe conditions.
- Comply with the Global Safety Standards, Polices and Operating Procedures.
Key Qualifications & Skills
Qualifications
- Sea Going Experience (Merchant Navy) or Tertiary/Technical qualification related to the Maritime Industry in operations or Logistics or proven experience as a Cargo Planner or Port Captain.
Technical Skills
- Experience and Knowledge of Shipping or operations.
- Master Mariner or Chief mate level Sea going experience.
- Experience in Vessel Operations or similar Operations experience.
- Sound understanding of Cost Management.
- Strong analytical, numerical and communication skills.
- 8+ years’ experience in the shipping industry (preferable).
- Proven ability to build relationships and teams.
- Familiarity with the trading region, applicable Vessel, and cargo types including Break-Bulk.
- Knowledge of the commercial, technical, and legal aspects of shipping operations and management.
- Ability to learn new computer systems in a short time frame.
- Experience in people management.
Professional Skills
- Knowledge of the commercial, technical, and legal aspects of shipping operations and management.
- Understanding SEACOS System and the ability to learn new computer systems.
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Swire Shipping is committed to ensuring equal equitable access and participation for persons who experience disability. SSL is committed to treating persons with disability in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. Reasonable adjustments can be made upon request based on understanding of those accommodations.
Across Swire Shipping, we seek to create a supportive and inclusive environment that embraces individuality and recognise the benefits that these differences make. We do this by ensuring that all individuals are treated with respect and understanding and actively promote Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, bullying, retaliation or intimidation of any kind. We are committed to driving the strategy, policies and accountability to build and sustain a diverse global workforce, through equitable processes and systems where everyone can contribute their very best.
Swire Digital Centre (SDC ) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Swire Shipping Pte. Ltd., established in April 2019 to provide multi-functional support to its parent company in the areas of digital development, business processes and technology services.
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