What are the responsibilities and job description for the Space Control Coordinator position at Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp.?
Space Control Coordinator
Yang Ming (America) Corp., a subsidiary of Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation, is a leading global shipping and logistics company. With a strong presence in the international shipping industry, we are committed to providing reliable, efficient, and sustainable transportation solutions. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service and fostering strong business relationships to support global trade.
The Space Control Coordinator is responsible for managing vessel space allocation and ensuring optimal utilization of capacity across assigned service lanes. This role requires close coordination with Trade, Operations, Logistics, and Equipment teams to support accurate planning and maintain high utilization. Entry level - willing to train the right candidate.
Job description:
- Verify and maintain vessel schedule and space related information in the space control platform.
- Optimize all available allocations by strategically planning the vessels in close coordination with Trade, Operations, Logistics, and any other department involved, to maximize the space/weight allocations with full and empty containers.
- Monitor booking activities and cargo materialization to ensure proper planning of the ship; proactively provide clear summary of the review to Trade Management and make suggestions to postpone or adjust bookings in advance.
- Forecast loading figures (cargo and empty equipment) in close cooperation with Trade and Logistics departments, to provide best possible projections for each voyage.
- Coordinate empty container planning with the Equipment Department to optimize full & empty container loading to achieve 100% TEU allocation utilization.
- Calculate and report loading forecast for all US port based on customer & trade knowledge, statistical analysis, and cargo readiness information.
- Support Commercial group and related departments by responding to queries related to space approvals and questions about routing solutions, transit times, and vessel schedules.
- Assist with special projects assigned by management.
Qualification and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related major
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Outlook.
- Advanced skills including formatting, pivot tables, formulas, and VLOOKUP functions.
- Strong ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to meet strict vessel planning deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package.
- Medical / dental / vision plan
- 401K with a generous company match
- Company paid Life Insurance
- Company paid short term disability Insurance
- Company paid long term disability Insurance
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Floating holiday
- Paid holidays