Job Description
IWS Logistics (Pty) Ltd a subsidiary of IWS Group is seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to take responsibility for the efficient and effective management of our container yard operations.
YARD MANAGER – CONTAINER YARD
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and communicate with shipping lines, customers and other stakeholders.
- Represent the company in discussions and negotiate effectively with shipping lines and customers on operational matters.
- Plan and optimize the stacking, positioning, receiving and dispatch of containers.
- Develop effective yard plans to maximize capacity, minimize unnecessary container movements and improve operational efficiency.
- Coordinate with operations, transport, documentation and other relevant departments to ensure smooth container handling.
- Ensure compliance with company procedures, safety standards and operational requirements.
- Monitor yard productivity, identify operational bottlenecks and implement improvements.
- Prepare operational reports and provide management with regular updates on yard utilization and performance.
Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma/Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transport, Port Operations or a related field.
- Minimum 7 years' relevant experience in container yard, depot, terminal or logistics operations, with experience in a supervisory capacity.
- Strong understanding of container handling, yard planning and container stacking principles.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, particularly when dealing with shipping lines and customers.
- Strong planning, organizing and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple operational priorities.
Added Advantage
- Experience working with container yard management, stacking or yard-planning software.
- Ability to use software systems to plan and optimize container stacking and yard utilization.
- Experience dealing directly with shipping lines, freight forwarders and major customers.
If you are an experienced logistics professional with strong yard-planning and negotiation skills and are looking for a challenging role, we invite you to apply.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to send their CV along with names and email addresses of two non-related referees from their recent work places to careers.iws@dynanet.lk. Please mention the post applied for.
Manager – Human Resources
IWS Holdings (Private) Limited
IWS Centre: 451 Kandy Road, Kelaniya.
Telephone: 011 5394240
Email : careers.iws@dynanet.lk
Web : www.iwsholdings.com
An IWS Holdings Company