Planning Supervisor

Maersk; Polska; On-site; PLN 270,000 - 385,000; Full time

Job summary

APM Terminals is seeking a Planning Supervisor to lead planning activities across vessel, yard, and berth operations. You will ensure readiness for vessel calls, peak periods and exceptional situations, coordinating with operations, engineering, and commercial teams.

The role requires a strong analytical mindset, experience in vessel and yard planning, and proven leadership with a focus on safety and efficiency in a dynamic port environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Engineering degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Maritime Studies, Automation, IT, Statistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities for dynamic operations.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams with effective coaching and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate planning activities on assigned shifts to support integrated terminal execution.
• Connect planning with operational and technical teams to ensure readiness for vessel calls and peak periods.
• Oversee vessel, yard and berth planning to optimize productivity and turnaround times.
• Monitor inventory integrity and optimize yard capacity and container flow.
• Lead contingency planning for yard congestion and disruptions while developing the team.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

Master’s or engineering degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Vessel planning tools

Yard planning software

Terminal operating systems

Job description

Location

APM Terminals MedPort Tangier

Position Overview

At APM Terminals, a global leader in port and terminal operations, we enable global trade and drive sustainable growth. What drives us forward is a mindset of always improving — observing how work happens, identifying what creates value, and removing what gets in the way. We constantly look for smarter, simpler, and safer ways of operating. If you thrive in environments where people value learning and are committed to continuously improve daily operations, join us and be a part of our journey.

What We Can Offer

At APM Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to improvement means every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers by continuously refining how we work. Experience a diverse, multinational workplace where your operational insights directly influence how we work. Contribute directly to the safe, efficient, and cost‑effective execution of terminal operations. Work across vessel, yard, berth, and operational planning in a dynamic port environment. Collaborate with Operations, Commercial, Engineering, Automation, and shipping‑line stakeholders. Develop planning capability by coaching team members and supporting performance and succession planning.

Key Responsibilities

As Planning Supervisor, you will lead and coordinate planning activities during your assigned shifts. You will connect Planning with operational and technical teams to support integrated terminal execution and ensure readiness for vessel calls, peak periods, and exceptional situations. Lead vessel, yard, and berth planning activities on shift, ensuring safe and efficient execution in line with operational priorities, capacity requirements, and terminal business goals. Coordinate operational readiness for vessel calls, peak periods, and exceptional situations while supporting effective use of equipment, terminal assets, and yard capacity. Oversee vessel planning execution, optimizing load and discharge plans to support targeted berth productivity and vessel turnaround times. Monitor vessel execution and work with Operations to resolve planning‑related disruptions, while ensuring compliance with vessel stability, safety, and regulatory requirements. Maintain effective yard strategies, including the allocation and monitoring of import, export, transshipment, reefer, hazardous, and empty‑container storage areas. Monitor inventory integrity and terminal‑system accuracy, minimize unproductive moves, and promote an efficient flow of containers across the terminal. Lead contingency planning for yard congestion, equipment failures, and operational disruptions, while coaching and developing the planning team and establishing clear performance objectives.

What We Are Looking For

Continuous improvement mindset: we are looking for someone who brings a thoughtful improvement mindset—curious about how work gets done and motivated to make meaningful, sustainable improvements over time. A Master’s degree or Engineering degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Maritime Studies, Automation, IT, Statistics, Business Administration, or a related field. A minimum of four years of experience in a planning‑related position, with strong expertise in vessel planning, yard planning, and terminal operating systems. A deep understanding of container‑terminal processes, operational performance drivers, capacity utilization, and container‑flow requirements. Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities, with the ability to make sound planning decisions in a dynamic operational environment. Proven experience leading cross‑functional teams, combined with effective coaching, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills. Fluent written and spoken English, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external operational partners.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements. We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing [e-mail].

At APM Terminals, we are a team of over 20,000 employees spread across more than 60 countries united by a passion to provide our expertise in port operations and container management services. By providing the expertise and port infrastructure essential to world trade, we actively support the advancement of the societies around us, enabling local economies to unlock their potential and build an even stronger global community. Working with a team of talented professionals you will get a chance to experience different cultures and make friends all over the world. You’ll find a culturally diverse, stimulating environment at any of our offices, terminals or depots. When you join APM Terminals, the world is your workplace.

APM Terminals is an independent business unit within the Danish Maersk Group – a Global Fortune 500 company with about 89,000 employees and offices in 130 countries with global growth opportunities in a range of fields from shipping and energy to our offshore and manufacturing industries - Join us to achieve even your most ambitious career goals!