pDo you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond?
Are you looking for a position in which you can set direction and help shape our company?
If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as bPlanning Manager /b.
/p pbBe part of the movement - and play your part.
/b /p h3About The Role /h3 pWe are looking for a bPlanning Manager /b to lead the integrated planning of terminal operations and ensure the effective allocation of labour, operational equipment and terminal capacity across vessel, yard and cargo activities (HR rostering e operational planning).
/p pYou will translate vessel schedules, cargo forecasts and expected workloads into safe, efficient and executable operational plans.
Working closely with Operations, Execution Teams, Technical Services and other key stakeholders, you will ensure operational readiness, optimize resource utilization and support reliable service delivery.
/p pThis is a key leadership role with a direct impact on terminal productivity, safety, cost performance and customer service.
/p h3Key duties /h3 pbAs Our Planning Manager, You Will /b /p ul liDevelop and maintain short- and medium-term integrated operational plans based on vessel schedules, cargo forecasts, expected workloads and available terminal capacity.
/li liPlan and optimize labour, operational equipment, yard capacity and other resources required to support terminal activities.
/li liCreate and maintain staffing and shift requirements in coordination with Operations and the relevant people-planning functions.
/li liEnsure alignment between vessel, yard, cargo and resource plans, identifying capacity constraints and operational risks at an early stage.




/li liAct as the key link between planning and execution teams, ensuring clear priorities, operational readiness and effective handovers.
/li liMonitor daily operations against the approved plan and coordinate timely adjustments when operational requirements change.
/li liDevelop contingency and recovery plans in response to vessel delays, adverse weather, equipment constraints, volume changes or other disruptions.
/li liSupport efficient vessel and cargo turnaround by ensuring the required resources and operational capacity are available at the right time.
/li liWork closely with Operations and Technical Services to incorporate equipment availability and planned maintenance into operational plans.
/li liMonitor and analyze key planning and operational KPIs, including plan adherence, labour and equipment utilization, productivity, vessel turnaround, service reliability and cost performance.
/li liConduct post-operation reviews, identify the causes of significant deviations and ensure that lessons learned are incorporated into future plans.
/li liEstablish and maintain planning procedures, operational routines, handover standards and escalation processes.
/li liCollaborate with Operational Excellence and other functions to improve planning processes, digital tools and operational performance.
/li liContribute to capacity forecasting, budgeting and continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity,



cost optimization and service excellence.
/li liEnsure that all operational plans comply with applicable health, safety, security and environmental requirements.
/li liLead, coach and develop the planning team, promoting accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
/li /ul h3About You /h3 pWe are looking for someone who has: /p ul liAt least five years of relevant experience in terminal operations, logistics, transportation, industrial planning or a comparable operational environment.
/li liExperience in a coordination or leadership role.
/li liDemonstrable experience in operational planning, workforce and resource allocation, scheduling or capacity planning.
/li liA strong understanding of the relationship between operational demand, available capacity and resource requirements.
/li liStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound, data-driven decisions.
/li liThe ability to remain effective and establish clear priorities in a fast-paced and changing operational environment.
/li liExperience in analyzing productivity, resource utilization, service and cost-performance data.
/li liStrong digital capability and experience using planning, scheduling or Terminal Operating Systems.
/li liAdvanced proficiency in Excel; experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools would be an advantage.
/li liExcellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
/li liThe ability to influence decisions and collaborate effectively across functions.
/li liStrong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
/li liA clear commitment to safety, accountability, operational excell

📌 Planning Manager (Trieste)
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