Container Port Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

JOB SUMMARY 
Completes the day end vessel loading plan including supplying the Finals, Baplie and Dangerous Cargo Manifest (DCM) reports. Completes Baplie process for inbound and outbound vessel voyages which include closing vessels in XPS and N4, Arranges berthing windows for outport locations working directly with Port Managers to arrange labor and berthing times.  Manages Vessel string and inventories at all port locations with current and future voyages based on cargo and empty equipment evacuations.  Maintains and assigns POW’s   ( Points of Work ) based on work assignments and crew availability working directly with the Operations managers. Reconciles inventories against T Link and ensures accuracy of both systems. Arrives, departs vessels in the system while setting up crews and Freight handling equipment necessary for the work load based on scheduled departure times. Performs operational follow up as relates to ship files to ensure the next port in the rotation have been notified and keeps control center advised of plans. Ensures all ports and vessels receive their proper EDI files for vessel stowage and operations. Maintains and corrects improvement of vessel stowage and Terminal Operations software as needed.    
 

C. JOB SCOPE
No supervisory or budgetary responsibilities
D. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides planning recommendations and coordinates terminal planning activity (vessel arrivals and departures, stevedoring crew assignments, etc.) with stevedoring managers and supervisors. Ensures terminal computer system reflects current operations plan.
Plans and prepares all port vessel discharges and backloads in terminal operating system.
Coordinates load planning with service coordinators. Ensures booking modifications and ads/pulls are managed according to demands and vessel capacity.
Updates loading and discharging plans as required, Refreshes terminal operating system. Communicates updates to stevedoring staff. Creates proper stow of containers to achieve proper trim and stability on all vessels.  Reviews stowage plans with vessel captains.
Monitors terminal operating system (strad, crane, checker and jockey programs) and takes appropriate action to ensure proper system accuracy and performance. 
Responsible for management of vessel port calls and timely loading and unloading of vessels to maintain schedule integrity and adequate equipment supply to meet the demands of internal and external customers.
Creates and distributes to all terminals and stevedores the most optimal and efficient vessel stow plan which takes into account all the principals of vessel storage, stabilizing, utilization and port restrictions utilizing pertinent freight handling equipment and cargo booking information from computer software systems, vessel personnel, and port personnel.
Manages and monitors the integration of EDI communications and capabilities for vessel stowage data into the T-Link system.
Identifies opportunities for operational improvements in ports to initiate continuous improvement projects to drive improved results.
Monitors and adjusts N4/XPS systems reconciling plans versus actuals during discharge and vessel loading.
Performs all other related duties as requested.

E. MINIMUM EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Marine Transportation or in a related field.
EXPERIENCE: One to three years experience in vessel stowage or vessel terminal operations in a maritime shipping business.
LICENSE: Valid local driver's license.  Valid passport. 
TRAVEL: 5% Travel to both domestic and international Tropical Shipping locations.
PHYSICAL: Office Environment - Manual dexterity to perform repetitive motion tasks on computer.  Ability to bend or stoop to retrieve lower shelf files.  Ability to reach overhead to retrieve upper shelf files.  ability to sit 1/3 - 2/3 of day.  Ability to travel in various modes of transportation (e.g. automobile, airplane, train etc..)  Occasionally exposed to outside elements during the course of traveling.
LANGUAGE: English
 

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