Vessel Planner

Summit Global Health

Vessel Planner developing and maintaining business relationships for shipping operations. Overseeing vessel scheduling and ensuring efficient delivery of agency services in Houston, Texas.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Vessel Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining appropriate business relationships with service providers, respective port authorities, customers, regulatory bodies, and other business units
Primarily responsible for oversight of vessel scheduling and operations services
Responsible for cost minimization and evaluation related to vessel scheduling
Ensure ships agency services are rendered to all customers at an excellent level
Maintain a smooth, quick turnaround of vessels, advising local authorities on vessel details keeping all relevant parties informed while meeting all KPI’s
Establish and maintain relationships with government departments and agencies, local authorities and stakeholders
Act on escalated matters that require an immediate response and engage in conversation with customers to address any issues or concerns
Continually seek new methods to reduce operational costs and find efficiencies for the port office to enhance service delivery
Prepare Pre-arrival Documentation and Visitor/Vendor List for Vessel/Terminal
Coordinate Sailing Arrangements and Create Vessel Attendance Report & Other Documents
Monitoring and managing vessel activities to efficiently schedule work activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Administration, Business Administration or recognized equivalent from an accredited university preferred; equivalent experience may substitute for educational requirements
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar position/industry, preferably with experience in Port Agency (shipping services)
Significant operational/business experience in the shipping or service industry
Experience working within pre-defined processes and procedures – delivering work in accordance with SLA’s (Service Level Agreements)
Ability to develop strong business relationships within all levels of management
Must possess an advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook
Knowledge of Port Operations and Port Agency services

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous time off and paid holidays
Three weeks’ vacation (immediately upon date of hire)
10 days Personal/Sick time
12 paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and reaching milestones
Career growth and opportunities for promotions
Tuition assistance
Employee resource groups
Collaborative workspaces
Flexibility promoting work-life balance

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Hard Skills & Tools

Vessel SchedulingCost MinimizationPre-arrival DocumentationSailing Arrangements CoordinationVessel Attendance Reporting

Soft Skills

Business Relationship DevelopmentCustomer EngagementProblem Solving