Planner

Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI); Manila; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) is seeking a Vessel Operations Planner to support work program preparation and resource allocation for ship turnaround efficiency in Manila. You will collect vessel data, coordinate with shipping agencies, and prepare vital operation documents.

The role requires collaboration with Control Tower, Shift Managers, and vessel command, ensuring DG permits and proper sequencing. Shift work and familiarity with port operations are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Engineering or any four-year Business course.
• With experience in port operations or other related industries.
• With good interpersonal, communication and analytical skills.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Must be willing to work on shifting schedule.
• Open to Fresh Gradates.

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes data affecting vessel operation, including ship particulars, crane locations, clearances, ballast, and lashing instructions.
• Coordinates with Shipping Agencies on inbound/outbound volumes and transshipment.
• Prepares essential documents for vessel operations and discusses work programs with Control Tower and Shift Manager.
• Advises Shift Managers on DG and other special cargo permits prior to discharge/loading.
• Boards vessel to discuss the work program with vessel command when needed.
• Monitors progress of vessel operations and coordinates with Control Tower to avoid delays.
• Adjusts work programs in response to equipment breakdowns or high volumes.
• Corrects container details as needed (numbers, size, status).
• Coordinates with Control Tower for discharge/load sequencing and final reporting to vessel/operator.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Engineering degree

Four-year business course

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Collects pertinent vessel information relevant in the preparation of work programs with cost effective and efficient allocation and deployment of gangs and resources minimizing ship turnaround time and achieving the highest possible vessel productivity.

Key Accountabilities

• Collects and analyze all data affecting vessel operation ie; ships particulars, location of ship's crane that may affect the work program, clearances, ballast, cell guides, lashing instructions etc.
• Coordinates with Shipping Agencies on the volume of inbound and outbound boxes including re-stow and transshipment.
• Prepares essential documents for vessel operations. Discuss work program with Control Towel and Shift Manager
• Advises Shift Managers, CT (Control Tower, fellow planners of OOG (Out of Gauge) weight and dimensions for preparation of gears, equipment and stacking area.
• Ensures that all DG (Dangerous Goods) and other specialcargoes have their corresponding permit from various government agencies (PPA / Customs and others as required) prior to discharge and/or loading.
• Board the vessel and coordinate / discuss the work program with the vessel's command (if needed).
• Monitors the progress of vessel operation throughout the shift. Working hand in hand with Control Tower to avoid conflict and delays with other vessels.
• Make emends to work program if the situation so warrants. i.e. equipment breakdown and heavy volume of receivals and deliveries.
• Make correction/s to container details (limited to numbers and equipment size and status i.e. transshipment, re-stow only) in case/s of discrepancies.
• Coordinates with Control Tower for vessel's discharge / load sequencing.
• After completion of vessel, planner should send outward EDI, Scanplan, Stowplan, final load recap and final load list to vessel command and vessel operator or shipping line.

Qualities, Skills and Experience

• Graduate of Engineering or any four-year Business course
• With experience in port operations or other related industries
• With good interpersonal, communication and analytical skills
• Proficient in MS Office
• Must be willing to work on shifting schedule
• Open to Fresh Gradates

About Asian Terminals Incorporated

Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) is a Philippine Stock Exchange-listed operator, developer, and investor of ports and terminals. It is ranked among the top 500 corporations in the Philippines and is part of the global ports network of Dubai-based industry leader DP World - its strategic foreign equity partner.

ATI operates the Manila South Harbor - the premier international trade gateway for Metro Manila, the Batangas Container Terminal - the most modern container port for Calabarzon, the Integrated Batangas Port which includes the Batangas Passenger Terminal - recognized as the Biggest, Busiest, and most Modern interisland transport hub in the country, and strategic Inland Logistics Terminals in Manila, Laguna and Batangas which serve as major dry port infrastructure and linchpins to economic zones in Luzon. In 2024, ATI launched its most recent marine infrastructure and innovative trade solution the Tanza Container Barge Terminal, operated by its subsidiary Tanza Container Terminal Inc. The container barge terminal is operationally linked to Manila South Harbor, offering direct connectivity for Cavite-based industries to international destinations, while contributing to reducing carbon emissions and road traffic congestion by moving boxes more efficiently via barging.

By combining top quality Filipino management with the international leadership of DP World, ATI takes pride in providing comprehensive and reliable terminal and logistics services for commodities and people across markets, including containerized and non-containerized cargoes, bulk and break-bulk cargoes, roll-on/roll-off shipment, and local and international passengers -- comprehensive service offerings which come second to none in the Philippine port industry.

Anchored on four decades of proven industry track-record, ATI sets its sights into the future by continuously investing on terminal infrastructure, processes, and technologies to further increase efficiency, safety, and productivity, while keeping in step with the robustly expanding economy. ATI ensures that these vital economic pillars remain responsive to market needs and competitive to customer demands in line with and in fulfilment of its commitment with the Philippine Ports Authority.