Vessel/Barge Planning Specialist

Job Description

• Schedule vessel arrivals and maintain close communication with maritime authorities, pilot companies, and tug service providers to ensure smooth and safe berthing of vessels.
• Oversee pre-loading plans of vessels and ensure they are executed according to the shipping line’s and Director’s loading instructions.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and supervise yard planning to resolve any issues, ensuring efficient yard utilization, and minimizing congestion or incidents.
• Assign tasks to vessel and barge planning staff based on the number of personnel required for operations.
• Create vessel entries in the system and record all relevant information for future reference.
• Monitor work processes and make process improvement recommendations to the Head of Planning Department.
• Participate in vessel and barge planning when necessary and support tasks for absent employees to ensure tight control over operations.
• Report directly to the Head of Planning Department.
• Manage safety and ensure the effective implementation of safety rules within controlled areas.
• Take action on reported hazards, ensure safety measures are incorporated into planning processes and performance management, conduct inspections, and rectify any violations.
• Reinforce correct safety behavior, report all hazards and incidents, and complete assigned actions.

Requirement

• Preferably male, aged 25–35.
• Bachelor’s degree in Maritime or Transportation.
• Over 2 years of experience at a container port or shipping line in a supervisory or vessel management position.
• Strong knowledge of vessel stowage, maritime conditions, tides, yard planning, and control.
• Proficiency in Vietnamese and English.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and terminal operating systems.
• Good communication and leadership skills.

Benefits

• Salary: Negotiated based on individual contribution and the 3P compensation model.
• Bonus: Performance-based bonuses, including monthly/quarterly/yearly KPIs and project bonuses.
• Work efficiency-oriented management, with respect for opinions, initiatives, and improvements.
• Access to a variety of weekly training courses (both internal and external).
• Full participation in Social Insurance, Health Insurance, Trade Union, and 24/7 Accident Insurance as per legal requirements.
• Special discount policies for employees.
• Allowances and Benefits: Annual health check-ups; support for breakfast, lunch, and vegetarian meals; 13 days off per year (including a birthday leave), etc.
• Work Tools: Management systems such as SAP, ERP, IBPM, Microsoft Office 365, ISO procedures, and transportation means.