Yard Strategist

Are you ready to embark on an exciting career journey in the dynamic world of terminal operations? APM Terminals is a global leader in port and terminal management. As part of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, we're dedicated to delivering excellence in container handling, logistics solutions, and maritime services across the globe.

At APM Terminals, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence. With a presence in over 70 countries and a commitment to sustainability, we offer unparalleled opportunities for growth and development in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Join us as we continue to shape the future of global trade and make a meaningful impact on communities worldwide. Discover your potential with APM Terminals and become part of a team that's redefining the industry standards. Apply now and let's build a brighter future together!

* Not eligible for remote work.

PURPOSE

• Ownership and focal point for all yard strategy, process, and activities.

• Manages CY strategy process to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency.

• Strategies and research approach for the yard planning development & review

• regularly the yard processes, to ensure optimalisation.

• Daily monitoring of the yard activities to ensure it is in line with the CY strategy and ensure corrective actions to be taken when and wherever required.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Maintain a yard strategy which supports environment for a high quay commander productivity, and to minimize truck turn-time.

• Ensure ability to quickly adapt with container yard strategies for any Demand (weather, High Capacity, etc.)

• Liaise with managers and terminal stakeholders to manage any kind of exceptions derived from daily container yard plan.

• Monitor and optimize the terminal operating system in order to ensure that container yard is optimum and meets the strategy requirements

• Ensure container yard strategy allows for optimal equipment deployment with the maximum utilization.

• Ensure all Forecast, information platform and Reporting metrics are updated proper utilization of it.

• Maintain a continuous improvement mindset by actively seeking ways to reduce wastes in operations through a better vessel, yard, and rail strategy.

• Reduce redundant yard moves to a minimum.

• Check and support an accurate and efficient information flow on the terminal related to all yard activities.

• Demonstrates cost consciousness for use of resources. Strives to improve cost result per goal.

• Reports to the Strategy Manager on the status of production, yard density, equipment utilization and container yard strategy/allocation changes.

• Coordinate on daily basis with berth strategist about the different changes in ganging affecting the yard strategy.

CRITICAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, or a related field.

• Must have 2+ years of operations and/or logistics experience.

• Previous experience in terminal operations management is preferable.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in data analytics tools/software is desirable.

• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop teams.

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