Coordinator, Berth Planning and Terminal Operations at Hapag-Lloyd AG

Hapag-Lloyd - With a fleet of 258 modern container ships and a total transport capacity of 1.9 million TEU, Hapag-Lloyd is one of the world’s leading liner shipping companies. The Company has around 14,000 employees and 400 offices in 135 countries. Hapag-Lloyd has a container capacity of 2,9 million TEU – including one of the largest and most modern fleets of reefer containers. A total of 115 liner services worldwide ensure fast and reliable connections between more than 600 ports on all the continents. Hapag-Lloyd is one of the leading operators in the Transatlantic, Middle East, Latin America and Intra-America trades.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Coordinator, Berth Planning and Terminal Operation

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Country Manager

About the Job

• To drive day-to-day berth prospect agreements with terminals, focusing on the fast turnaround of vessels to meet network requirements.
• Monitors operational progress and drives proforma optimizations in collaboration with Network Execution.

Responsibilities
Your tasks:

• Vessel information and particulars received is submitted to NPA Onne to process provisional import bill and share ESEN with terminal operator.
• Hard copy of Cargo Manifest to be physically submitted to Customs, NPA and NIMASA prior vessel arrival.
• Process NPA receipt for berthing clearance with NPA Onne after when the Telex / Invoice shared by HL Lagos BA.
• Process NIMASA bills for sailing clearance with NIMASA Onne after when the Telex / Invoice shared by HL Lagos BA.
• Process and secure Customs approval for loading export full at Onne.
• Share approved export customs clearance with Onne terminal.
• Reconciliation of all discharge and load on each vessel for HL & VSP if any.
• Attend Voyage and NPA/stake holders meeting and share feedback.
• Attend and solving Customs/NPA related issues on vessel and export matters when the need arises.
• Periodic visit to terminal ED/TD.

KPI'S:

• Port Productivity
• Planned vs Actual port stay
• Waiting time
• Pre- / Post Idle time

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in marine studies, logistics, supply chain management, or a related field, or experience as a Nautical Officer.
• Proven experience in port and terminal management, with a focus on berth planning, port operations, and hub management.
• Strong knowledge of port operations, vessel scheduling, and terminal activities.
• Strategic mindset and the ability to develop and implement effective plans and initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to drive operational improvements.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and industry standards in port and terminal operations.
• Familiarity with port and terminal management software and tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

We offer

• The opportunity to introduce solutions of which you are personally convinced
• Excellent opportunities for further development, supported by a spacious range of training and development opportunities
• Competitive remuneration
• Health and life Insurance benefit.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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