Vessel Planner

 Your new career:  Building a global logistics network

 

Job title:  Vessel Planner

 

Job Location:  US-GA-Savannah Status:  Full Time, Employee

 

 

Join a leader

 

With over 3,000 employees and offices in the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics is the leading global independent provider of outbound logistics solutions for manufacturers of automobiles and rolling equipment.  We offer integrated solutions from factory to dealer, or anywhere in between.

 

Ø 4.3 million units transported each year, 2.3 million by

sea and 2.0 million inland

Ø 3 million automotive and rolling equipment units processed

annually

Ø More than 60 vessels in operation

Ø $2.3 billion USD in annual revenue

Ø An environmental leader striving to stay ahead of

environmental legislation

Ø The sole sponsor of WWF’s High Seas Conservation Program

Ø Since 2005, we have collected a total of nine wins and

nominations for a broad range of environmental awards

 

 

Everything we do is guided by our Mission and Values

 

Our Mission is to create business success for customers by providing logistics solutions for the distribution of rolling and select static cargo in a changing global market – with maximum reliability, quality and cost effectiveness.

 

Customer Centered, Innovation, Teaming and Collaboration, Empowerment, and Stewardship are the five core values that guide the performance of our employees and make working at Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics as stimulating as it is challenging.

 

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Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics is currently seeking a talented Vessel Planner for our Savannah, Georgia location.

 

As a Vessel Planner for Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics, you will have responsibility to schedule and plan vessels for optimal cost effectiveness, as well as utilize and dispatch according to WWL quality parameters within area of responsibility. The position will require traveling to attend/assist on working vessels in the ports.

 

Duties:

 Develop Coastal vessel scheduling within region Americas.Pre-plan vessel stowage and coordinate the stowage with vessel, other regions and with the ports in the region.Distribute the pre-plans to ports, next region & vessels, including data for stability calculations.Close cooperation with commercial, customer care and trade dept.Coordinate inquiries and stowage of special cargo.Ensure proper communication with vessels, ports and internally with other departments.Update operational systems such as VOP (scheduling) and SPS (stowage planning).

 

 

Competence Requirements:

 Maritime graduate with experience working on Ro/Ro vessels, or minimum three years experience of land based cargo and/or stowage planning of Ro/Ro vessels.Fluent in English.Thorough computer knowledge.Excellent communications skills.

 

 

 

At Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics, we recognize that our people are our most important asset.  We encourage our employees to learn our business and contribute to our success.  Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, business casual dress environment and more.

 

 

 

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

 

For more information about Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics, visit our website at

www.2wglobal.com