APM Terminals is the global terminal operating arm of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group. APM Terminals operates a Global Terminal Network of 76 operating port and terminal facilities and 117 Inland Services operations in 59 countries around the globe.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Yard & Berth Strategist
Ref.: AT-275036 Location: Lagos
Key Responsibilities
Manage, motivate and instruct planning team members
Manage and maintain Berth plan and prospects by coordinating shipping lines.
Maintain berthing window commitments and communications.
Lead berthing lineup discussions and communication.
Plan vessels based on cargo availability and distribution.
Plan number of cranes and gang to utilize as agreed in window commitments.
Manage and maintain all berthing communications and track records.
Adapt and maintain the yard strategy to the current cargo flow on a daily basis
Develop a strategy for effective yard usage by building an algorithm around the following parameters:
Segregation / Grouping criteria – How will the containers be stored
Location criteria – Where will the containers be stored
Analyse and match the cargo flow to the reserved location
Ensure that the yard strategy is balanced so as to avoid any equipment clashes between any Points of Work
Analyze cargo flow parameters like age, build up, load out etc. and account these in the proposed yard strategy
Discuss the strategy with the supervisors and ensure that their teams religiously follow it
Track the changes in yard operations post the implementation of strategy and take corrective actions if necessary
Regularly discuss with the Planning staff and identify areas which can be improved. Prioritize these areas in consultation with the Planning Manager & the Planning Superintendent and recommend solutions to address the same
Ensure every recommendation is justified with sufficient & relevant data
Align with berthing prospect and prepare a yard proforma similar to the vessel proforma
Ensure any strategy proposed considers the following:
Adherence to the Proforma
Optimization of yard turnaround
Optimization of equipment allocation
Ensure 100%-yard integrity in TOS and Yard designs maintained as physical yard
Ensure Zero yard stow warnings and follow-up to correct with yard planner.
Training and coaching to Yard planner skill by conducting required trainings.
Ensure IMDG segregation in yard and validate on daily basis
TOS enhancement and improvement. Lead as TOS expert in operation.
Ensure that the Best practices in SPARCS usage are always followed and offer assistance in system testing scenarios
Attend customer issues and claims related to yard handling and storages
Maintain cleanliness of the office.
Performs any other tasks assigned by superior to improve terminal efficiency and performance.
Requirements
We are looking for:
High School Diploma plus a College Degree in Logistics, Operations Management, or related discipline.
3 years of previous experience in the port execution operations or planning
5 years of previous leadership experience involving on the planning or administrative sector managing large amount of workers
Good knowledge of vessel & yard planning. Overall knowledge of terminal operation
Requires good verbal and written communications skills in English and the local language.
Has familiarity with the strict implementation of procedure, process and best practices in planning command centre, stevedoring and terminal operations.
Requires good interpersonal skills to interact across section of the company’s departments, at all levels, and with customers.
Critical Skills:
Lean Knowledge
Problem Solver mindset.
Motivation
Build effective teams
Conflict Management
We Offer
APM Terminals offers tremendous growth, career and leadership opportunities for those with the ambition, drive and dedication to become one of the best.
An opportunity to be part of a high performance team that ensures APM Terminals is the most efficient, safe and profitable terminals in the region.
Working with partners, shareholders, authorities and other stakeholders.