Working Knowledge of Vessel Planning/Space Calculations Preferred
- Minimum 2 years experience within the maritime industry demonstrating progressive levels of responsibility in the areas of vessel/marine operations.
- Working knowledge of vessel planning/space calculations preferred
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written are required.
- Strong Computer skills in Word, Excel - Lotus notes preferable.
- Ability and willingness to work outside of normal hours basis vessel movement.
- Ability to make decisions while under pressure and justify the same.
- Understanding of cargo operations and experience with ILA operations is a plus.
- Work well internally and externally, including colleagues, customers, and vendors.
- Demonstrate effective “Integrity Value” by consistently acting courteously with customers, co-workers and vendors.
- Demonstrate “Intensity Value” by working diligently and effectively with fellow team members.
Responsibilities / Marine Stowage Planner (U.S. East Coast)
(1) Preparing and distributing stow plans for RoRo vessels within the following trades:
- North South America (U.S East Coast, Gulf, Mexico, Central America, South America)
- U.S East Coast/Gulf to Middle East
- U.S East Coast to Far East
- U.S East Coast to West Coast South America
- U.S West Coast to Far east and beyond
- Trade Lanes as agreed upon with Marine Team
- Working with Trade Departments and local port offices for booking info.
- Communicating with Vessels regarding adjustable panels, tentative stow, and stability calculations (Chief Mates)
- Obtaining final booking summary for each port, cross checking it with load guides from port CSR for creation of an efficient stow plan.
- Coordinating with Operations and Area Managers regarding cargo location in port, loading sequence, gang size, production, etc.
- Distributing plan to vessel, stevedores, and NYK teams for local planning.
(3) Vessel space calculation and management
- Obtain booking info from respective Trade departments for space availability and maximization of stow.
- Provide space info for present and future vessels in order to maximize
- Work with other offices/agents regarding additional cargo bookings to enhance overall revenue based on space.
- Close out vessel with actual space utilization report.
- Investigate and report cargo handling capabilities within destination ports.
- Provide Sales and Trade teams info regarding general cargo characteristics and handling capabilities. This in conjunction with Operations and Area Managers in respective regions.
- Goal of attendance is to acquire knowledge base of vessel layout, cargo makeup, operations, and handling.
- As requested by Supervisor and Management in coordination with work load .
(6) Miscellaneous
- Any other stow, handling support and operational duties as requested by Management.
- Demonstrate effective "IntensityValue" by acting strategically and sharing the Company’s vision with team or co-worker