Deltaport Yard Planner

2 months ago

Vancouver, Canada Global Container Terminals Inc. Full time

GCT is the largest terminal operator and maritime employer in the country. We are the major entry point for international trade in Canada, totaling over $2 billion in economic output each year. Operating on the West Coast for over a hundred years, with the support of our people, we played a major role in the development of the Asia Pacific Gateway. 

We offer rewarding opportunities for team-oriented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment that are accountable, innovative, and driven to achieve challenging goals. We have an opportunity for a Yard Planner within our Deltaport Yard Planning Department. This is a unionized position represented by ILWU Local 502.

Reporting to the Manager, Terminal Planning, you will be responsible for the allocation of containers arriving on the terminal via truck, rail, or vessel, in cooperation with other departments using a Terminal Operating System and other tools as required. The goal of this position is to allocate resources so that productivity and customer service are maximized.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Creating allocations for empty containers arriving via rail, truck, and vessel.Allocating Export & Import loads from the rail, gate, and vessel.Planning traffic to and from the rail, yard, vessel, and gate to avoid congestion and facilitate efficient operations.Making consolidations to maximize space in the terminal.Input empty containers according to the requirements of the vessel, good order, and damaged containers.Inter-departmental communication. Complete additional duties as required.

Job Descriptions are intended to describe only the principal duties and responsibilities of a position. They are not meant to be either an inclusive or exclusive list of all work, tasks, and functions of any particular job.

You bring the following knowledge and experience:

High school graduation required and a diploma in Logistics, Transportation or Shipping is preferred.Two (2) years of relevant and related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Demonstrated ability to follow established procedures with attention to detail.Demonstrated ability to work independently. Demonstrated sound analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.Demonstrated organizational skills including the ability to multi-task, prioritize and work under pressure in order to meet tight deadlines.Demonstrated sound verbal communication skills including telephone call-handling skills and the ability to respond to difficult or demanding situations with tact and diplomacy.Demonstrated courteous, professional manner in dealing with internal and external contacts and customers, including positive interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.Ability to keyboard at an intermediate level.Ability to work effectively with software applications required to support operations activities, including the MS Office suite of applications.Knowledge of yard and marine terminal / operations environment an asset.

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