Barge Fleet Planner

Scope of the role:
Primary responsibilities of the role include planning, proper utilization, maintenance and repair follow-up and optimization, crewing plans in accordance to shipment program, market research and calculation of revenues and cost at different market terms. The barge fleet planner also serves as the contact concerning operational matters for the barge fleet and respective operations.
The ideal candidate will be a hard-working professional with good communication skills and able to focus on priorities. This person will be comfortable with working in a developing environment, implementing all applicable policies, procedures and systems and identify effective ways to improve business operations and achieve better results. 
Responsibilities: 

Supports Barge Fleet Manager in executing the business plan: administrate and document the acquisition documentation, follows-up compliance with internal procedures, supports with any approvals needed, and any other activity required by manager, relevant to the project
Prepares cost estimate and compares with actual for each voyage and contract
Follows up down-times, analyses their cause and supports with improvements/corrections
Analyses scenarios to compare resources versus time usage. Propose solutions in terms of convoys’ structure and schedule, costs and spending, distances, etc. ensuring best utilization rate with lower costs and maximize revenues
Supports to plan, monitor, hire, train and promote crews including shift planning of the crews during operational period
Maintains necessary records and reports for the barge fleet utilization, routes, etc. to ensure proper analysis between costs and volumes achieved/revenues generated
Takes part in the recruitment process: interviewing candidates, support in selection of candidates, giving feedback after interviews, checking necessary documentation for certifications, check periodical updates of certifications
Ensuring proper communication with each employee regarding shift scheduling and coordinate with Captains to have crew signature before start of each month for the following month schedule                          
Ensuring that each barge has correct documentation on board regarding worked hours, lunch and rest time for each individual as previously communicated scheduled and as per the law.

Requirements:

5+ years of similar or relevant experience with Logistic/Operations unit,Execution. Planning in a multinational company (agribusiness or freight industry)
Must display strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Fluent in English (written and oral)
Strong team player, enthusiastic, dynamic personality comfortable working in a complex multinational work environment
Ability to work in a developing business environment that welcomes improvements
Accurate, analytical, strong in respecting deadlines and prioritizing tasks.