Planning Manager

DP World · As Suways, Egypt · Posted 2026-05-14

Job DescriptionResponsibilities and duties: Manage and instruct direct reports on the daily activities of the planning department. Ensure full utilization of labour and equipment, as required. Provide regular process control checks and initiates and support performance improvement activities. Define terminal Yard stacking strategies and sustain that to match changes within operations and customer demands to meet operations targets and productivities. Measure Operations performance and in accordance with the KPI definitions as per DP world standards. Automate reporting and assure all input and reporting performed through TOS. Set Daily Gate Planning for assure gate flow as per Yards capabilities and workload demand between all operational activities. Meet custom and other authorities requests and in accordance with the existing capabilities. Seek for improvement opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and raise effectiveness. Review DG and hazards stacking plans regularly and match that with DG policies set by HSE department. Report stowage issues and opportunities for shipping lines to improve efficiency and support berth window commitments. Review regularly berth window agreements and propose recommendations to enhance berth utilization and open new opportunity for upcoming business. Report to shipping lines deviation on of their performance on every single call and as per agreed terms on the berth window agreements. Prepare weekly and Monthly analysis for all operational related activities. Assure that all activities performed with plans and through TOS. Coordinate with IT system maintenance schedule and other projects related to TOS. Work out as focal point and coordinate projects related to TOS upgrade or any project have direct relation to TOS. Coordinate with the Planning Superintendent work and staff schedules. Provide supervision to subordinate staff, providing regular feedback and appraisals. Have regular meetings with subordinates, giving them current company information. Participate in career development for subordinates. Report problems and issues to operations CT Manager. Perform other related duties as requested . Qualification And Certificates Bachelor educational degree CITLP , CISCM , Six Sigma Experience And Knowledge 7 years as planner/dispatcher 6 years as planning superintendent 6 years as planning manager Must have thorough knowledge - not limited to -of Navis /Zodiac. Must be familiar with terminal communication and data transfer systems. Must be familiar with all equipment used for vessel loading and unloading, such as tractor trailer, reach stacker, quay crane, and so forth Skills And Abilities Excellent planning and organizational skills. Excellent Leadership skills to drive planning Team and influence changes. V. Good in use vessel and yard operation software system Excellent Microsoft Office: Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint. Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English. Excellent interpersonal skills, working with a highly diverse workforce. Strong in time management, due to fast-moving, demanding work environment

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