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Position: Senior Port and Terminal Planner
Location: Los Angeles, USA
System One is seeking an experienced Container Terminal Planner with expertise in modernized terminal planning and operations to join our Client’s dynamic and growing USA Ports & Terminals team in Los Angeles. The successful candidate will play a key role in some of the most significant marine terminal developments currently underway in North America.
This role involves leading terminal planning, optimization, and modernization initiatives within the container terminal and rail-intermodal sectors. The candidate will also contribute to business development activities across North America, engaging with major terminal operators, shipping lines, and railroads.
Key Responsibilities
Functional Tasks
Preferred Experience & Education
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced professional to contribute to transformative projects in the ports and terminals industry. If you’re ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!
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Location: Los Angeles, USA
System One is seeking an experienced Container Terminal Planner with expertise in modernized terminal planning and operations to join our Client’s dynamic and growing USA Ports & Terminals team in Los Angeles. The successful candidate will play a key role in some of the most significant marine terminal developments currently underway in North America.
This role involves leading terminal planning, optimization, and modernization initiatives within the container terminal and rail-intermodal sectors. The candidate will also contribute to business development activities across North America, engaging with major terminal operators, shipping lines, and railroads.
- Define client requirements with accuracy and clarity.
- Oversee technical teams in delivering port and terminal studies or design documentation.
- Mentor and develop graduates in port and marine technical competencies.
- Collaborate within virtual teams across geographies to deliver seamless client solutions.
- Coordinate with multiple disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery.
- Support business development initiatives by fostering client relationships and identifying new opportunities.
- Engage collaboratively with clients throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality work aligned with client standards and procedures.
- Assist in identifying leads, transitioning them into opportunities, formulating proposals, and crafting project approaches.
- Leverage your professional network to develop new business opportunities.
- Analyze operational data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
- Use advanced software tools to simulate and optimize terminal operations.
- Take on project or task leadership roles, ensuring timely, budget-conscious, and specification-compliant service delivery.
- Promote health, safety, and environmental initiatives to foster a "Work Safely Together" culture and minimize environmental impact.
- Actively participate in the clients global P&T practice through skill-sharing, collaboration, and supporting new initiatives.
- Periodic travel may be required for extended periods.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Maritime studies, or a related field.
- Previous experience in terminal operations, logistics, or a related industry.
- Consulting experience is preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in terminal operating systems and relevant optimization software.
- Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
- Minimum of 12 years of industry experience.
- Demonstrated ability to engage clients effectively, synthesize problems, and develop targeted solutions.
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