Main Purpose of the Role:
Planning and supervising all vessel activities within the area, subject to line proforma
Major Areas of Responsiblity:
• Issuing and updating Coastal Schedule under BU approval
• Managing all facets of coastal voyage within the region
• Coordinating all Port Ops activities within the region, in effective and cost-efficient way.
• Assessing different Ops alternatives upon deviation from Coastal Schedule.
• Coordinating Panama Canal crossings and securing appointments for vessel crossings.
Main Tasks:
- Communicate Coastal Schedule to relevant Stakeholders
- Address operational issues raised by local offices
- Liaise with partner lines on joint services and slot charter
- Coordinate operations with Managers facing stevedores to reduce dead time
- Secure berthing windows in region according to line requirements
- Design and distribute initial Coastal Schedule based on voyage Proforma
- Monitor vessel’s voyage execution within region
- Communicate sailing instructions to vessel within region
- Proactively inform all relevant parties and manage information flow regarding vessel schedule and vessel related operations at terminals
- Instruct Local Offices to coordinate port/terminal activities:
- Vessel related port activities (Pilots, Tugs, Lines, anchoring)
- Cargo related activities (gangs – incl. special cargo)
- Ensure effective and cost efficient port Ops within the Area
- Update Coastal Schedule, following changes from exception handling, including securing new berthing windows and required resources
• Academic education: Maritime Degree
• Maritime operational experience (Agency, Terminal Ops)
• Experience: 7-10 yrs in Shipping Industry
• Working knowledge of containerized supply chain
• High level of Excel competency
Skills Required
- Maritime Degree
- Maritime operational experience (Agency, Terminal Ops)
- 7-10 years experience in Shipping Industry
- Working knowledge of containerized supply chain
- High level of Excel competency
What We Do
Launched in Israel in 1945, ZIM (NYSE:ZIM) became a pioneer in container shipping in the early 1970’s, and has established itself as a leading global, asset-light container liner shipping company. We provide customers with innovative seaborne transportation and logistics services, covering the world’s major trade routes and focusing on select markets where we have competitive advantages and are able to maximize our market position. ZIM’s unique strategy as a digital-oriented, asset-light, global niche carrier offers distinctive advantages, allowing the company to provide innovative and premium customer-centric services while maximizing profitability. Through this focused strategy, enhanced digital tools, and a reputation as a top industry performer with high schedule reliability and service quality, ZIM is positioned to continue to expand its leadership and achieve best-in-class margins.
