Yard Planner

Opportunity

APM Terminals

At APM Terminals, a global leader in port and terminal operations, we enable global trade and drive sustainable growth. What drives us forward is a mindset of always improving — observing how work happens, identifying what creates value, and removing what gets in the way. We constantly look for smarter, simpler, and safer ways of operating. If you thrive in environments where people value learning and are committed to continuously improve daily operations, join us and be apart of our journey.

What We Can Offer

At APM Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to improvement is driven by Lean principles, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers. Experience a diverse, multinational workplace where your operational insights directly influence how we work.

• Gain in-depth exposure to the planning and execution of operations within a container terminal.
• Develop your operational planning, analytical and people-management capabilities.
• Work collaboratively with vessel planning, dispatch, equipment control, gate operations and frontline teams.
• Build experience that can support progression towards a Shift Planning Supervisor position.

As our Yard Planner, you will plan yard operations and support the preparation and communication of terminal berthing plans in close cooperation with vessel operators. You will balance vessel connections, operational deadlines, yard capacity and required productivity levels to support safe and efficient terminal operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain yard plans for import, export, empty, reefer, hazardous, out-of-gauge and other special cargo in line with approved strategies.

• Allocate suitable yard locations for vessel discharge containers based on cargo type, service requirements, available capacity and operational priorities.

• Plan export-container positioning to support efficient vessel loading, quick retrieval and minimal rehandling.

• Monitor live vessel, yard and gate activities using Navis N4, XPS and other approved operational applications.

• Coordinate with Vessel Planning, Dispatch, Equipment Control, Gate Operations and frontline teams to align operational plans with execution.

• Identify, manage and escalate planning exceptions, congestion risks, invalid yard positions and special-cargo discrepancies.

• Maintain accurate planning information, contribute to shift handovers and support root-cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

• What We Are Looking For

• Continuous improvement mindset: we are looking for someone who brings a thoughtful improvement mindset—curious about how work gets done and motivated to make meaningful, sustainable improvements over time.

• Hold a bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Maritime Studies, Transport Management, Engineering, Business Administration or a related discipline.

• Bring relevant experience in container-terminal operations, yard or vessel planning, dispatching, equipment control or a closely related operational function.

• Demonstrate sound knowledge of container-terminal vessel, yard, gate and equipment operations, including yard allocation, stacking principles and container flow management.

• Apply working knowledge of terminal operating systems, preferably Navis N4, XPS or equivalent applications, alongside Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Teams.

• Work effectively under pressure, respond constructively to changing priorities and remain available for rotational shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays.

• You will also need strong analytical, planning, organizational, communication and problem-solving skills. A clear commitment to safety, teamwork and operational discipline is essential. You will be expected to ensure that hazardous and special cargo is segregated and positioned in accordance with IMDG requirements, terminal procedures and applicable HSSE standards.

• Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.