Planner

Oman Investment Authority; Oman; On-site; OMR 9,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Oman Investment Authority seeks a Vessel Operations Planner to optimize berth, yard and gate movements for Imports, Exports and Transshipment, with emphasis on safety and efficiency. You will prepare load/discharge plans, coordinate with vessel agents, prepare documentation using JMT, and monitor real-time yard performance to maximize productivity.

The ideal candidate has a Diploma in Port and Ship Management or related field and at least 3 years of planning experience in a multi-purpose port or

Qualifications

• 3+ years of planning cargo/containers for ports or terminals.
• Experience in vessel discharge/load planning and yard optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop vessel berth, yard and gate plans for Imports, Exports and Transshipment.
• Coordinate with vessel agents and operate planning boards to ensure schedules.
• Prepare and validate discharge/load documentation and stowage plans.

Skills

Planning

Vessel operations

MS Office

Communication skills

Team coordination

Safety awareness

Education

Diploma in Port & Ship Management

Tools

JMT Planning System

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

To perform various tasks pertaining to effective planning of vessel discharge & load operations yard layouts & operations for Imports MTs Exports and Transshipment with due segregation as per department policies and procedures The planning considers vessel stability cargo safety & security an efficient yard and vessel operation Close real-time monitoring of vessel berth yard and gate operations to ensure that vessel cargo containers have confirmed positions at any point of time to reduce shifting and unproductive moves either while loading or unloading

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

In liaison with JPO Team Lead provides the vessel yard gate and berth planning & administration For all types of cargo operations Dry Bulk Containers Multi-purpose RORO Liquid Bulk Ensure each shipment is handled in the correct way this will include freight weight measurement determination and calculation requesting adequate equipment & manpower are in the right place at the right time Responsible for planning the activities based on discharge load documentation such as Stowage Plans Bills of Lading Cargo Vessel Manifests Load List Booking Release Requests IMDG declarations Special Requests for services and others Digitize these documents by uploading in JMT Prepare generate and communicate vessel load discharge plans and vessel work plans in JMT as applicable to the relevant department Vessel Agents Real-time monitoring of vessel yard gate berth cargo operations to improve terminal productivity Cargo Accounting - Reconciliation of import export and storage cargoes Manage all customer electronic or manual documentation Booking Pre-Note Release Requests Import Export Cargo Manifests in preformatted form Responsible to plan the effective utilization of Berth Yard Gate and other port facilities Based on inputs from the Vessel Agent for the voyages keep the JMT Planning Board always updated with all relevant data for each voyage cargo Responsible to organize & minute- Pre-Ops Toolbox meetings Manage Draft Survey and reporting proactively Reports problems and issues especially the issues of complexity or impact on the operations Maintain yard inventory to track the movement of cargo and Gate Opening Closing for export cargo as per rules and yard setups to maximize productivity capacity and efficiency Responsible for planning the gate movements and schedule truck appointments Report on a regular basis on the status of berth yard density equipment utilization and strategy allocation changes Prepare daily yard work plans related to discharges receiving exports housekeeping etc Responsible for data quality of all vessel cargo related information especially review the data quality of tally sheets from various points and the cargo transactions in JMT Contribute to continuous process improvement of workflows of the department Responsible for quality checks and controls of all invoices before processing by Commercial team HSE Responsibilities Ensure that all HSE instructions are fully understood and complied with Must demonstrate total commitment to the company safety policies through participation and proactive involvement Reporting HSE incident near misses and violation to immediate supervisor Responsible to participate in safety meetings and safety drills held on board and ensures operations abide by established HSE operating procedures and practices and equipment is used within predetermined capacities

QUALIFICATION

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS Education Diploma preferable in Port and Ship Management or as per the Minimum Qualifications and Experiences matrix in Ports Experience Minimum of 3 years of experience in Planning of cargo containers preferably multi-purpose port or terminal Skills & Knowledge Understanding of Shipping and Port Industry Excellent communication skills and negotiating skills Focus on details and high accuracy Ability to work safely in adverse weather conditions Good Presentation skills to present information in a one-on-one and small group Good Communication skills and aptitude to create effective teams Good Problem-Solving Skills Good Team Management Skills Computer literacy including MS Office The ability to write reports and keep records Good planning & administrative skills Needs to be in good physical condition full body check to be performed check height phobia Colour Blindness Obtain cooperation and assistance to meet objectives within a multi-cultural environment Extensive and hands-on understanding of modern terminal operations including computer terminal management systems Extensive and in depth understanding of vessel and yard planning Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate with team and customers Extensive knowledge of operational practices Fluent in English both written and spoken Dynamic rigorous and strong tolerance for the elements Ability to work in shifts and long hours Solid understanding of the shipping industry in general and Port & Terminals in specific

KEY INTERACTIONS

Internally Commercial Operation HSSE Harbour & Marine Externally All customers including Shipping Lines Vessel Agents consignees shippers and other logistic support service providers both existing and potential ROP Customs Immigration Health & Quarantine and related government bodies etc Education: Diploma preferable in Port and Ship Management or as per the Minimum Qualifications and Experiences matrix in Ports.Experience : Minimum of 3 years of experience in Planning of cargo / containers, preferably multi-purpose port or terminal.Skills & Knowledge:Understanding of Shipping and Port Industry.Excellent communication skills and negotiating skills.Focus on details and high accuracy.Ability to work safely in adverse weather conditions.Good Presentation skills to present information in a one-on-one and small group.Good Communication skills and aptitude to create effective teams.Good Problem-Solving Skills; Good Team Management Skills.Computer literacy including MS Office.The ability to write reports and keep records.Good planning & administrative skills.Needs to be in good physical condition (full body check to be performed + check height phobia + Colour Blindness).Obtain cooperation and assistance to meet objectives within a multi-cultural environment.Extensive and hands-on understanding of modern terminal operations including computer terminal management systems.Extensive and in depth understanding of vessel and yard planning.Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate with team and customers.Extensive knowledge of operational practices.Fluent in English, both written and spoken.Dynamic, rigorous, and strong tolerance for the elements.Ability to work in shifts and long hours.Solid understanding of the shipping industry in general and Port & Terminals in specific.