Yard Planner - Bayport

Port Houston•Seabrook, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Yard Planner is responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimizing yard operations to ensure efficient vessel loading/unloading, equipment utilization, and cargo flow through Port Houston’s container or breakbulk terminals. Build and maintain all allocations for Port Houston container terminals to effectively move cargo in and out of the terminals to meet industry needs. Forecast future cargo projections to utilize yard space based on vessel stowage demands. Manage and troubleshoot all yard stowage issues. Will participate in container yard and vessel operations rotation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Maritime Administration, Business Administration, or related major in a public or accredited private academic institution required; or in lieu of degree, 5+ years of directly related experience in a similar role.
Knowledge of XPS and N4 operating system
Knowledge of different vessel specifications
Knowledge of hazardous specifications
Knowledge of container yard layout
Verbal and written communication skills
Ability to type and run 10-key
Ability to multitask and make quick decisions
Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems
Ability to work with limited supervision
Ability to adapt and handle stress
A Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) must be obtained within 30 days of appointment, and be maintained for the duration of employment

Nice To Haves

1+ years of related experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead yard planning efforts on behalf of operations
Communicate with crane operators to expedite the loading of containers in and out of the terminals
Work interactively with stevedores to improve yard stowage strategies
Coordinate truck movements with staff to maintain efficient traffic flow within the container terminals
Segregate hazardous cargo according to US Coast Guard standards and specifications
Ensure that the types of correct empty equipment are being loaded out
Monitor all exports, imports, and empty allocations for Port Houston container terminals
Resolve any pad inventory issues or concerns
Assist with all inter-terminal moves in the pads
Create new filters for vessel services when needed to meet criteria of specific container specifications
Participate in a rotation between the yard planning group and vessel operations teams to include, but not limited to the below:
Supervise and coordinate terminal vessel operations
Set up vessel operations plans
Establish and maintain adequate relationships with and provide direct liaison with stevedoring industry
Track stevedore utilization of Port Houston crane and equipment; prepare bills
Inform chain of leadership team of vessel activities
Communicate with peers on all empty, rail, and barge containers entering or leaving the terminal
Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you)
Perform all other duties as assigned