Ship Planner – Containers

Our client is a leading global container shipping and logistics organisation with an expanding team in the UK. They are seeking an experienced Ship Planner & Alliance Coordinator to join their marine operations function.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced container shipping professional, particularly someone with a Chief Officer or marine operations background, to move into a shore-based role with significant international exposure.
The Role
The successful candidate will play a key role in the safe and efficient operation of a diverse fleet, including Ultra Large Container Ships (ULCS).
Key responsibilities will include:

• Planning and managing the stowage of containers, including Dangerous Goods and oversized cargo.
• Coordinating vessel schedules, fuel requirements and operational requirements.
• Supporting the day-to-day operational management of vessels across a varied fleet.
• Working closely with vessels, internal departments and international stakeholders.
• Supporting the coordination and management of shipping alliances.
• Communicating regularly with alliance partners across Europe and colleagues at the company’s headquarters in Asia.
• Managing multiple priorities and responding effectively to changing vessel schedules and operational requirements.
• Ensuring operational activities are completed accurately, safely and within required timescales.

About You
The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong container vessel marine operations experience, or a background as a Chief Officer on container vessels.
• A good understanding of container vessel operations and stowage.
• Strong computer skills and confidence using a variety of Microsoft Office and other business applications.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing workloads around vessel schedules.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The confidence to communicate effectively with colleagues and business partners across different countries and cultures.
• A proactive, analytical and solutions-focused approach.
• The ability to remain calm and accurate in a fast-paced operational environment.

Mandarin and/or Cantonese language skills would be advantageous but are not essential.
What’s on Offer?
This role offers the opportunity to build a long-term career within a global shipping organisation, working alongside experienced marine and logistics professionals and gaining exposure to international vessel operations and strategic shipping alliances.
The organisation places a strong emphasis on employee development, offering opportunities to learn through on-the-job experience, job assignments, job rotation and dedicated management and functional training programmes.
Visa Sponsorship
Visa sponsorship may be available for the successful candidate, subject to eligibility. Candidates would be responsible for their own visa application and associated costs. Further details are available on request.
Interested?
If you have a background in container vessel operations, ship planning or as a Chief Officer and are looking for an opportunity to take your career ashore within a global shipping environment, please get in touch to discuss the role in confidence.