Ship Planner

SUMMARY:
Red Ember Recruitment is looking for a Ship Planner, someone with about 2 years of experience in a shipping environment preferably a ships agency.

POSITION INFO:

Responsibilities:

• Monitor/communicate vessel arrival with colleagues and port authorities.
• Manage the arrangements of berthing and plan accordingly managing third parties etc.
• Manage the authorities and legal requirements to berth the vessel and management of crew requirements.
• Plan the vessel with the chief officer.
• Monitor vessel operation (discharge and load).
• Daily Vessel Operations Prospect to.
• Arrival and Departure reports for all vessels.
• Compile vessel sailing schedule for local office on fortnightly.
• Process invoices. 

Requirements:

• 2 years experience in a shipping environment preferably a shipping agency.
• Operations experience in a Junior function is essential.
• Maritime/Logistic NQF 4/5.
• overtime/after-hours work required to manage the vessel when at the terminal including public holidays etc.
• Attention to detail, and strict adherence to rules and regulations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and handling difficult situations.
• Stress tolerance in an ever-changing environment.
• Computer skills and communication skills.
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Professional candidate to deal with third parties at all levels.
• Able to get to the office before 08h00 every day (punctual, self-disciplined).
• Must have own reliable transport.
• Ability to work under pressure under minimum supervision.
• Be prepared to visit the terminal at all hours when required to do so.