## Senior PlannerTrieste, Via degli Alti Forni SNCHHLA PLT Italy S.r.l.Transport/Logistics/Container Handling**Purpose of the job**The Senior Planner is responsible for leading and coordinating all planning activities related to vessel schedule, berthing planning, vessel operations, yard allocation, and rail movements within a container and RORO terminal. This role ensures optimal berth utilization, efficient cargo flow, and alignment between operational plans and real‑time execution. The Senior Planner provides strategic oversight, operational decision‑making, and cross‑department leadership to support safe, efficient, and cost‑effective terminal performance. As Senior Planner should be able to act as Planner and Yard Strategist if required.**Responsabilities:**• Develop and maintain berth plans for all arriving vessels, ensuring optimal quay utilization, safe mooring conditions, and alignment with operational priorities. • Coordinate with shipping lines, agents, and internal teams to confirm ETA/ETD, berth windows, and vessel requirements. • Monitor vessel schedules and adjust berth plans based on operational changes, delays, weather conditions, or equipment constraints. • Ensure accurate and timely communication of berth and vessel plans to execution teams and external stakeholders. • Lead the creation of vessel stowage plans for container and RORO vessels, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant loading and discharge operations. • Validate load lists, discharge lists, and special cargo requirements in coordination with shipping lines, vessel planners, and cargo control teams. • Monitor vessel progress and adjust plans to maintain productivity and minimize turnaround time. • Develop and maintain yard strategies to ensure optimal space utilization and cargo flow for import, export, transshipment for Containers, RO-RO units and General Cargo. • Allocate yard positions based on vessel schedules, cargo priorities, DG segregation rules, and operational constraints. • Monitor yard capacity, identify bottlenecks, and implement proactive measures to maintain fluid operations. • Provide clear instructions to yard supervisors and equipment operators regarding stacking strategies and cargo positioning. • Plan and coordinate rail operations, including train loading/unloading sequences, wagon allocation, and cargo positioning. • Ensure alignment between rail schedules, yard availability, and customer requirements. • Communicate rail plans to rail operators, gate teams, and yard execution staff. • Monitor rail performance and adjust plans to maintain service levels and minimize delays. • Work closely with Cargo Control, Gate Operations, Execution, and Commercial teams to ensure alignment between planning and real time operations. • Participate in daily operational briefings, shift handovers, and coordination meetings. • Provide senior level support during operational disruptions, equipment breakdowns, or vessel schedule changes. • Ensure all planning activities comply with safety standards, IMDG regulations, and terminal procedures. • Analyse operational data to identify inefficiencies and develop improvement initiatives across berth, vessel, yard, and rail planning. • Lead continuous improvement projects aimed at reducing re handles, improving productivity, and enhancing service reliability. • Maintain accurate records of plans, operational changes, and performance indicators for reporting and audits. • Support the development and optimization of planning tools and TOS functionalities. • Mentor and guide junior planners, supporting skill development and knowledge transfer across planning disciplines. • Provide operational leadership during peak periods or complex vessel/rail operations. • Support onboarding and training of new planning staff in TOS usage, planning methodologies, and terminal procedures.**Requirements**:**Education & Experience** • High school diploma. A college degree in Logistics, Operations Management, or related discipline is an advantage. • Requires intermediate English writing and speaking. Fluency and/or advanced level in an advantage. • Minimum 5 years of experience in terminal operations, vessel planning, yard planning, or rail logistics. • Experience in a senior or supervisory planning role is preferred. • Strong understanding of port logistics, cargo handling equipment, and multimodal operations.**Technical Skills & Knowledge Required** • Strong knowledge of container and RORO terminal operations, including berth, vessel, yard, and rail planning processes. • Proficiency in TOS and digital planning tools. • Solid understanding of IMDG regulations, DG segregation rules, and port safety standards. • Ability to interpret berth plans, stowage plans, yard layouts, rail schedules, and operational forecasts. • Strong analytical skills for evaluating operational data and identifying improvement opportunities.**Behavioural Competencies Required** • Leadership: Able to guide teams, influence decisions, and support complex operations. • Communication: Clear, professional communicator with internal teams, customers, and external stakeholders. • Problem Solving: Strong ability to troubleshoot operational issues and implement practical solutions. • Decision Making: Confident in making timely, informed decisions in fast paced operational environments. • Collaboration: Works effectively across departments to ensure seamless operational execution. • Adaptability: Able to adjust quickly to operational changes, vessel delays, or equipment constraints. • Attention to Detail: Maintains accuracy in planning, documentation, and operational instructions.**Language Requirements** • Fluent spoken and written Italian is a must. • Fluent spoken and written English is a must.HHLA PLT Italy is part of HHLA Group, with over 6.400 employees worldwide. Success means different things to different people. Therefore, we try to make it possible for each employee working for us to be successful in their own way and develop professionally in accordance with our corporate goals.This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.HHLA-PLT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employeesCandidates’ data will be treated in accordance with General Data Protection Regulation 679/2016 (GDPR)If you would like to shape the future of HHLA PLT Italy together with us, we look forward to receiving your application - preferably online using our application form. #J-18808-Ljbffr