Recruitment

• Planning & Operations staffs in general are responsible for vessel, yard, resource and berth planning activities to achieve productivity, quality and optimal use of equipment and space during port operations.
• Specific positions: Vessel Planner, Yard Planner, Cargo Controller, Dispatcher.
• Detailed job scope of each position will be discussed during the interview process.

 
CRITICAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/OTHERS

• Fresh or recent graduate, majoring in Logistics & supply chain, Transportation, Shipping Economics, Foreign Trade, International Business, Business Administration, etc.
• Experience in the field of Logistics & supply chain, Port Operation is an advantage;
• Have good academic results;
• Fluent in English and Microsoft office;
• Proactive, diligent, able to communicate and handle problems well;
• Good organizational and planning skills;
• Prefer candidates with family/ household in the area of Vung Tau, Ba Ria and Phu My.

• Act as communication link between shipping line and terminal planners.  Ensure consistency of treatment among shipping clients regarding cargo delivery deadlines and cargo prioritization. Deliver terminal pre-billing information, and terminal report to stakeholders.

• Position is responsible for the successful processing of the load lists/discharge lists for all vessels.

CRITICAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Requires at least college degree in Logistics, Operations Management, or related discipline. 

• Requires at least three years of experience in container terminal operations environment and/or in logistics environment.  

• Requires a high level of planning and organizational skills.

• Requires general knowledge of berthing planning process and related documentation.

• Requires ability to use computerized vessel operation software system(s).

• Requires knowledge of container vessel stowage and stability criteria.

• Requires intermediate level of verbal and written communications skills in English.

• Having experience in using Terminal Operating System (Tideworks, Navis, etc…) is prefer. Must be proficient in desktop computer software programs, such as MS Office, and other software programs for specific cargo planning purposes.

• Has familiarity with the strict implementation of international standards of safe working practices within marine, stevedoring and terminal operations.

• Operates Quay Cranes (QC or STS Crane) for discharge and/or loading containers from deep-sea vessels/ barge to the truck as assigned.

• Discharge and or/ loading the bulk cargo from vessels to inland vessels, barge and trailer in accordance with operations schedule

• The position is to follow given safety and operational policies and procedures in the most efficient way provide maximum handling productivity of the equipment

CRITICAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Junior high school diploma with two-year experience in an industrial environment

• Must have licenses to operate quay crane (or other similar cranes)

• Requires at least three or more years of equipment handling or similar work experience in a commercial port environment, or other crane operating experience that demonstrates an ability to follow instructions and work safely.

• Requires expertise in container and cargo handling activities, developed over a period of time

• Must have complete understanding of operating advanced container gantry cranes.

• Must have a good understanding of container terminal operations, including vessel movements and other yard handling equipment.

• Demonstrates ability to operate at minimum specified average crane productivity moves per hour.

• Requires basic English language skills (numbers, radio and communication instructions).

• Physically fit and able to pass full medical examination.

• No fear of heights & must have a sense of depth and distance perception.

• No colour blindness, good eyesight and hand - eye coordination.

• Has teamwork skills, good co-operations with peers and supervisors

• Understands safety regulations, safe working procedures and safe materials handling procedures and follows safety and work instructions.

• Has the ability to communicate operational instructions and information via two-way radio system.

• Understands common used hand signals to communicate without radio system.

• Under guidance of the Shift Manager, this position supervises the group of Terminal Operators ensuring subordinates perform their jobs efficiently, safely and in a timely manner.

• Communicates vessel operation sequence and stevedoring requirements to subordinates. Executes the planned yard sequence and advises planners on information required

• A College/ Bachelor degree is preferred in Operations Management, business administration, or related discipline with minimum five to seven year experience in cargo handling activities

• Requires at least five or more years of foreman/supervisory, project or team leader experience in container terminal operations environment, or similar, related industry.  Previous experience as a foreman, supervisor or other similar position would be expected as a natural progression to this position. 

• Physically fit with no fear of heights.

• Has understanding of basic tabulating methods, and general math aptitude.

• Require a high level of planning and organizational skills, has good leadership skills and excellent interpersonal skills, working with a highly diverse workforce.

• Has an in-depth understanding of

• different types of vessels and their characteristics.

• different types of cranes, equipment, heavy vehicles and their characteristics.

• different types of containers and cargo and their characteristics.

• different types of hoisting equipment and their characteristics.

• different types of lashing and their characteristics.

• Understands safety regulations, safe working procedures and safe materials handling procedures and follows safety and work instructions.

• Has the ability to communicate operational instructions and information & is able to understand commonly used hand signals to communicate without radio system.

• Has the ability to work as a team member and adhere to operational plans to achieve maximum productivity.

• Has thorough familiarity with the strict implementation of international standards of safe working practices within marine, stevedoring and terminal operations.

• General knowledge on Government Agencies (especially Customs) imports and exports procedures