[Port Industry] Yard Planning Specialist/Officer (Container Cargo)

Job description

1. Plan and organize the yard layout and container/cargo placement based on yard capacity, operational plans, and customer requirements.
2. Develop and update yard plans, yard maps, and container/cargo handling criteria on the CATOS and MOST systems.
3. Plan the receiving, storage, and delivery of containers/cargo between vessels/barges and the yard, ensuring operational schedules, productivity, and service requirements are met.
4. Review container/cargo volumes, quantities, types, and priorities to develop appropriate yard operation plans.
5. Develop handling plans and coordinate equipment, vehicles, and manpower to support yard operations effectively.
6. Monitor container handling and lifting operations, minimize unnecessary re-handling and ensure Truck Turn Time meets the operational plan.
7. Monitor the condition, capacity, and utilization efficiency of yard equipment, including RTGs, RS, and EH, and control fuel consumption in accordance with established norms.
8. Monitor vehicle movements in and out of the yard, ensuring continuous, safe, and compliant operations.
9. Ensure the proper placement and handling of dangerous goods containers/cargo in accordance with safety regulations.
10. Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure planned volumes, operational schedules, and productivity targets are achieved.
11. Monitor and update operational status and ensure accurate and complete shift handovers.
12. Participate in Kaizen activities, continuous improvement initiatives, operational efficiency projects, and safety and environmental programs.
13. Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor, Head, or Deputy Head of the Operations Planning Department.

Requirement

• Male candidates are preferred, aged 25–40.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Maritime Navigation, Cargo Handling Mechanization, Port
• Engineering, Port Operations Management, Foreign Trade, Economics, Import-Export, or other related fields.
• At least 2 years of experience in port operations, with solid knowledge of cargo handling, port operations, or vessel operations. Good English communication skills.
• Candidates with hands-on experience in port operations, dispatching, or container yard management are preferred.
• Good knowledge of container handling, yard storage, delivery/receipt, and transportation procedures.
• Candidates with experience using CATOS, MOST, or other Port Operating System (TOS) software are preferred.
• Ability to plan, analyze, and handle operational issues effectively.
• Ability to coordinate and dispatch vehicles, equipment, and manpower to support port operations.
• High sense of responsibility, ability to work under pressure, and willingness to work in shifts.

Benefit

• 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.