issgh

USA - Vessel Planner

Houston, Texas · Full-time

No sponsorshipDetected 1 day ago

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About the role

You Belong Here…Wherever in the World you find yourself.
We celebrate our wins as one team of many great people!
The Power of People - we rely on the strength of local agent knowledge and relationships.

Maintain a smooth, quick turnaround of vessels, advising local authorities on vessel details keeping all relevant parties informed while meeting all KPI's
Establish and maintain relationships with government departments and agencies, local authorities and stake holders
Coordinate Sailing Arrangements and Create Vessel Attendance Report & Other Documents
Ability to motivate and lead virtual teams remotely and the ability to adjust communication style for different situations and cultures.
We develop and hire from within!
Choosing a company that support your professional and personal goals is essential.

Must have an advanced communication (verbal, written and listening) skills in order to communicate at different levels throughout the organization and with exterior organizations, etc.
ability to understand, influence and persuade across all levels of the organization, exercising a high degree of confidentiality, professionalism, poise, tact, and diplomacy to accomplish objective.

Bachelor's degree in Maritime Administration, Business Administration or recognized equivalent from an accredited university preferred
Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar position/industry, preferably with experience in Port Agency (shipping services) with exposure to various commodities and vessel types utilized in the port of assignment.
Experience working within complex international organizations.
Significant operational / business experience in the shipping or service industry, with the ability to run a cost-efficient business operation across a large geographical area.
Experience working within pre-defined processes and procedures - delivering work in accordance with SLA's (Service Level Agreements).
Why Inchcape Shipping Services?
To reach the highest standards we depend on our people, their welfare, training, and expertise.

Knowledge of Port Operations and Port Agency services.
Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple competing priorities.
Ability to balance multiple tasks, changing priorities & operate within a deadline-oriented environment.
Ability to think logically, establish and follow procedures, instructions and make sound decisions.
Possess organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize, be detail oriented and results driven.
Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
Excellent customer service and communication skills, including strong verbal and listening skills.
Must possess an advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook.
Education, Qualifications, Certifications, and Licenses

We understand that different families have different needs, which is why we're always evolving our benefits to accommodate our employees.
Along with health and financial benefits, our employees enjoy a variety of other perks, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and collaborative workspaces - some offices even welcome dogs.
In addition to our traditional benefits and perks, we sponsor various events throughout the year.
And we provide a culture based on learning, the support of an engaged team, and an inclusive environment where all employees are valued.
While we know in-office collaboration is critical to our vision, we recognize that not all work needs to be done within an office environment, full-time.
Generous time off and paid holidays
Three weeks' vacation (immediately upon date of hire), 10 days Personal/Sick time, 12 paid holidays
Paid parental leave
You will also be eligible for bonuses and other benefits.

The Vessel Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining appropriate business relationships with service providers, respective port authorities, customers, regulatory bodies, and other business units.
Primarily responsible for oversight of vessel scheduling and operations services.
Responsible for cost minimization and evaluation related to vessel scheduling, including bunker cost, terminal standby/deadtime, and other vessel schedule related expenses.
Objectives & Measurement -
Ensure ships agency services are rendered to all customers at an excellent level
Act on escalated matters that require an immediate response and engage in conversation with customers to address any issues or concerns

In line with company policy, Inchcape does not provide visa sponsorship for candidates and cannot consider applicants who will require this now or in the future.

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