Planning Supervisor

About the role

APM Terminals is seeking a Planning Supervisor to lead shift‑based planning activities at its MedPort Tangier facility. You will connect planning with operational and technical teams to ensure smooth vessel calls, yard operations, and terminal performance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead vessel, yard and berth planning on shift, aligning execution with capacity requirements and business goals.
• Coordinate operational readiness for peak periods and exceptional situations, optimizing equipment and yard usage.
• Oversee vessel load and discharge plans to achieve targeted berth productivity and turnaround times.
• Monitor execution, resolve planning‑related disruptions, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Maintain yard strategies for import, export, transshipment, reefer, hazardous and empty‑container storage.
• Manage inventory integrity, minimize unproductive moves, and promote efficient container flow.
• Lead contingency planning for congestion, equipment failures and other disruptions while coaching the planning team.

Required profile

• Master’s or Engineering degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management or related field.
• Minimum four years of planning experience with strong expertise in vessel and yard planning and terminal operating systems.
• Deep understanding of container‑terminal processes, capacity utilization and performance drivers.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities to make sound decisions in a dynamic environment.
• Proven experience leading cross‑functional teams with effective coaching and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

What we offer

• A dynamic learning and training culture that empowers career development.
• Opportunities to influence operational insights and improve terminal performance.
• A diverse, multinational workplace with a focus on safety, efficiency and sustainability.