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ENSTRUCTURE LLC

Vessel Planner

Wilmington, DE · On-site

The Vessel Planner is responsible for coordinating activities related to vessel operations as ... Advise management of any operational issues that would impact productivity. * Communicate with ...

Hyundai Glovis

Ocean Carrier Services Manager

Fort Lee, NJ · On-site

$119K - $127K/yr

Port Captain & Vessel Planner Support * Provide direct support and act as a back up for Port ... Manage all import and export processes, ensuring full compliance with applicable regulations and ...

Fitpev

Part-Time Vessel Stowage Planner

FL · On-site

$28 - $30/hr

Prepare vessel stowage plans to ensure containers on the load list have assigned stow positions in ... Communicate status updates to the Assistant Operations Manager regarding pre-planning progress.

FIT

Part-Time Vessel Stowage Planner

Port Everglades, FL · On-site

$28 - $30/hr

Prepare vessel stowage plans to ensure containers on the load list have assigned stow positions in ... Communicate status updates to the Assistant Operations Manager regarding pre-planning progress.

Stabbert Maritime

Vessel Manager

Seattle, WA

Position Summary The Vessel Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all aspects of vessel logistics and operations for assigned vessels within the Stabbert Maritime fleet.

Stabbert Maritime

Vessel Manager

Seattle, WA · On-site

Position Summary The Vessel Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all aspects of vessel logistics and operations for assigned vessels within the Stabbert Maritime fleet.

HMM America Inc.

Port Captain

Oakland, CA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Manage marine expenses in the region; provide first verification of invoices from marine vendors within the assigned region while focusing on cost reduction. * Work with AHQ Vessel Planner to ensure ...

ENSTRUCTURE LLC

Vessel Supervisor

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

... planning daily work schedules and assigning labor and equipment resources to meet operational and customer requirements. * Maintain effective communication between management, vessel personnel ...

Antillean Line

Ocean Freight Traffic Manager

Miami, FL · On-site

Work with terminals and vessel planners to make sure loading is accurate and final load results are ... Manage vessel call performance, including discharge completion, loading progress, late cargo, and ...

matson

Vessel Engineering Manager

Oakland, CA · On-site

$132K - $190K/yr

Develop lay period work lists for interim dry dock planning. * Provide timely reporting through ... Develop and manage annual vessel budgets aligned with operational goals. * Audit vendor ...

matson

Vessel Engineering Manager

Tacoma, WA · On-site

$132K - $190K/yr

Develop lay period work lists for interim dry dock planning. * Provide timely reporting through ... Develop and manage annual vessel budgets aligned with operational goals. * Audit vendor ...

Yusen Logistics

Vessel Operations Manager

Secaucus, NJ

$100K - $110K/yr

... Vessel Operation functions * Provide regional news and key updates to the management, Tokyo HQ and ... Develop short and long-term operational planning to create initiatives that further the company ...

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What is the difference between Manager Vessel Planner vs Vessel Scheduler?

AspectManager Vessel PlannerVessel Scheduler
ResponsibilitiesOversees vessel planning, coordinates with teams, manages schedules, and ensures compliance with regulations.Prepares and updates vessel schedules, monitors voyage progress, and handles day-to-day scheduling tasks.
CredentialsTypically requires maritime certifications, logistics experience, and leadership skills.Requires maritime or logistics certifications, with focus on scheduling and operational knowledge.
Work EnvironmentOffice-based with frequent coordination with port authorities, ship crews, and logistics teams.Primarily office-based, with some on-site visits to ports or vessels.

The main difference is that the Manager Vessel Planner has a broader leadership role, overseeing the entire vessel planning process, while the Vessel Scheduler focuses on creating and maintaining detailed voyage schedules. Both roles require maritime knowledge and coordination skills, but the Manager Vessel Planner typically has more strategic responsibilities.

What does a Manager Vessel Planner do?

A Manager Vessel Planner oversees the scheduling and coordination of vessel operations, ensuring efficient deployment and utilization of ships. They analyze shipping schedules, optimize routes, and collaborate with logistics teams, often using planning software and industry regulations to meet operational goals.
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Vessel Planner

ENSTRUCTURE LLC

Wilmington, DE • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Enstructure rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

The Vessel Planner is responsible for coordinating activities related to vessel operations as follows:

  • Develop and optimize stowage plans to maximize cargo capacity and efficiency, coordinating with stevedores, customers, and vessels. Ensure vessel plan is followed for loading and discharging cargo to assure safety, reduce costs, and maximize stowage.
  • Maintain consistent communication with customer planners, vessels, and operations to optimize the needs to ensure optimization for the yard plan.
  • Work closely and coordinate with terminal operations to ensure timely loading and unloading of containers, maximizing the number of containers scheduled for unloading and re-loading to vessels for departure.
  • Monitor vessel schedules and adjust plan based on port conditions and delays.
  • Advise management of any operational issues that would impact productivity.
  • Communicate with shipping lines and stakeholders to provide updates and resolve issues.
  • Monitor advance planning activities prior to the vessel docking to ensure safe operations, and coordinate and verify that all labor has been gathered for adequate and efficient operations.
  • Analyze data to improve planning processes and enhance operations performance.
  • Ensure that all health, safety, and security protocols are enforced and observed in all Company’s activities to protect the employees and the public.
  • Complies with all applicable laws and relevant industry standards of practice and commits to the continuous improvement of HSSE management practices.
  • Provides strong visible commitment, leadership, and personal involvement in health, safety, security, and the environment and makes available the resources necessary to achieve our HSSE objectives.
  • Ensures activities and duties are consistent with policies on SQF and FSMA.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

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