Logistics Dispatcher Intern - Lean Yard & Terminal Ops

Maersk; Savona; On-site; EUR 6,700 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

APM Terminals, part of the Maersk group, is seeking a Dispatcher for a traineeship at Vado Ligure. The role focuses on coordinating yard operations, loading/unloading containers, and ensuring efficient logistics workflows. Strong Lean mindset and logistics knowledge are essential.

It is an internship/traineeship with a focus on developing skills in yard planning, reporting, and operational excellence within a dynamic maritime environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and a college degree in Logistics, Operations Management, or related discipline.
• Italian at mother tongue level, proficiency with English language.
• Lean mindset with a continuous-improvement focus.
• In-depth knowledge of logistics, yard planning/layout and container terminal operations.
• Strong analytical, numeracy, reporting and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive approach to improving systems and procedures for operational efficiency.
• High level of planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• IT skills and adaptability.
• Flexibility and accuracy in task execution.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operations are executed according to priorities set by the Shift Manager.
• Report problems and implement changes to solve them.
• Ensure optimum utilization of all equipment.
• Coordinate movement of containers to/from rail siding and transfer areas.
• Update system with equipment identification
• Monitor dispatch queues to identify clashes and delays in the yard.
• Manually dispatch work instructions outside automatic queues.
• Elaborate reports requested by management.

Skills

Lean mindset

Analytical skills

Numeracy

Reporting

Problem solving

Planning

Organizational skills

Teamwork

IT skills

Flexibility

Accuracy

Proactive mindset

Education

High school diploma

College degree in Logistics/Operations Management

Job description

APM Terminals, part of the Maersk group, is seeking a Dispatcher for a traineeship at Vado Ligure. The role focuses on coordinating yard operations, loading/unloading containers, and ensuring efficient logistics workflows. Strong Lean mindset and logistics knowledge are essential.

It is an internship/traineeship with a focus on developing skills in yard planning, reporting, and operational excellence within a dynamic maritime environment.