Night Vessel Planning Manager: Lead & Optimize Containers

Carrix, Inc./SSA Marine, Inc.; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrix, Inc./SSA Marine, Inc. seeks a Vessel Planning Manager, Night, to lead night shift vessel planning for container operations and guide staff. You will coordinate with marine and terminal teams to optimize plans, manage performance goals, and ensure safe, efficient stowage procedures.

Requirements include 10+ years in port planning, an undergraduate degree, and strong analytical/communication skills. Travel up to 30% and a non-remote, five-day-in-office schedule apply.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in planning or related field.
• 10+ years of planning experience in the port/maritime industry.
• Experience in project management for marine terminal/facility development.
• Knowledge of permitting, stakeholders, finance strategy, grants, and reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead night shift vessel planning activities for container operations.
• Coach and develop vessel planning staff during the night shift.
• Establish work priorities and ensure shift coverage.
• Set and communicate performance goals.
• Lead and maintain safe vessel stowage procedures across terminals.
• Collaborate with terminal management to standardize operations and optimize planning resources.
• Build relationships with terminal management and shipping lines.
• Resolve errors and billing discrepancies as needed.
• Coordinate with supporting departments to meet deadlines.
• Develop development programs for new business opportunities and manage resources.
• Provide regional divisional support as needed.

Skills

Analytical

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Decision making

Leadership

Pressure management

Education

Undergraduate degree in planning or related field

Tools

Mainsail

Spinnaker

Navis N4

MACS3

SPARCS

Job description

Carrix, Inc./SSA Marine, Inc. seeks a Vessel Planning Manager, Night, to lead night shift vessel planning for container operations and guide staff. You will coordinate with marine and terminal teams to optimize plans, manage performance goals, and ensure safe, efficient stowage procedures.

Requirements include 10+ years in port planning, an undergraduate degree, and strong analytical/communication skills. Travel up to 30% and a non-remote, five-day-in-office schedule apply.