Superintendent Terminal Operations (Planning)

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
The company is a leading multipurpose terminal operator managing port berths under a long-term concession with the Karachi Port Trust (KPT). It plays a critical role in facilitating Pakistans maritime trade by delivering efficient, reliable, and technology-driven terminal operations. With a strong focus on trade facilitation.

• Designation: Supritendent Planning - Terminal Operations
• Location: East-Wharf Port (Keamari Port), Karachi (On-Site)
• Employment Type: Permanent

JOB PURPOSE:
Responsible of managing the vessel berth/departure related details and keeping the record and maintaining the statistics of terminal operations department. Processing payments and controls expenses by receiving, reconciling, and verifying invoices. Ensures timely payments of vendor invoices, maintains accurate records and control reports.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Min. 16 years of education i.e. bachelor's degree or preferably master's degree in Transportation or Logistics Management or Equivalent.
• Minimum 3 - 5 years in the shipping and port industry.
• Must have good communication skills with excellent command on English both written and verbal.
• Should have the ability to understand, explain and be conversant with
  technical content.
• Able to produce written reports of a high standard.
• Knowledge of port activities and shipping lines.
• In depth knowledge of container vessel stowage and stability criteria.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of equipment and machinery's functionality which are used in terminal operations.
• Awareness of health, safety and environmental policies and procedures adopted in industrial / organizational set up.
• Sound customer focus / client relationships skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that all staff comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and to plan, design, direct and manage the Planning activities.
• To communicate with line agents, wherever necessary, to keep good liaison with respect to berth and vessel planning.
• Monitor vessel/ voyage data to maintain correctly in the system, so that live data remains intact.
• He/she must ensure the timely receipt and processing of vessel import MDB files and that when the MDB is processed into the system, it complies with ship operator's instructions and compliance.
• Ensure that vessel performance reports and billing events are updated accurately, in a timely fashion and distributed regularly.
• He/she must keep regular checks on ship reporting files so that they are maintained up to date.
• Also ensure to check and sign the shift logs/check lists daily.
• To ensure that the whole Planning Office Staff are fully conversant with all aspects of relevant software to satisfactorily fulfill their roles.
• To check random juniors at regular intervals so that their performance is being tracked and judged. He must guide them to the correct methods, on how to make controls most efficient and fruitful.
• Ensure effective administration and discipline for self and team, including adherence to break schedules, attendance, overtime, leave policies, and dress code standards, where applicable.
• Monitor and manage the achievement of individual and team Performance, ensuring accountability and consistent performance where applicable.
• Ensure continuous training and development opportunities for self and direct reports; mentor and assist junior staff as needed.
• Ensure Quality, Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance.
• Promote & maintain a culture of self and team motivation, engagement, and happiness.
• To sustain good relationships/linkages with the business counterparts, at large.
• System administration and enhancements in developed reports through IT, to mitigate manual reporting.
• Assist the supervisor of the concerned area in decision making by providing relevant information, data & input.

Note: Additional / Other tasks and projects may be assigned as per
requirement.