Planning Manager

Vacancy No

VN15319

Employment Type

Permanent

Location Country

France

Work Location

Nantes

Who are V?

As a global leader in ship management and marine services, we add value to a vessel's operations. Operating around the clock and around the world, V. gives every client the quality and efficiency they need in every sector. Covering crew management and recruitment, quality ship management and technical services, together with supporting management and commercial services, V. has an unrivalled industry knowledge with performance assured. Our values, We Care, We Collaborate, We Challenge, We are Consistent, We Commit and Deliver, are at the heart of everything we do and they support our strategy of Investing in Talent. We are always interested in making contact with talented individuals - people who will demonstrate our values and deliver great service, for internal and external stakeholders.

Overall Purpose of The Job

• The Planning Manager will have overall responsibility for all planning activities for vessels assigned ensuring that each vessel is:
• Manned with qualified, certificated and medically fit seafarers in accordance with national and international requirements
• Appropriately manned in order to encompass all aspects of maintaining safe operations on board; and,
• Adequately and competently manned within a prescribed budget in accordance with applicable ship management/crew management agreement and requirements

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Responsible for the vessels' rotation planning of all ranks irrespective of the nationality to the customer (internal or external) in case of Full and Crew Management Business.
• Gets the rotation plan from the planning engine with predefined set of planning criteria such as, but not limited to, cost-effectivity, quality, closed pool, etc.
• Collaborates with Sr. Officers to ensure that the rotation plan is as realistic as possible and ready for briefing/de-briefing.
• Contact with customer to approve positions, and report and explain crew analytics (RR, Leavers etc.)
• Manages the crewing staff to undertake the crew management of all officers, ratings and trainees for the fleet.
• Overview and monitor the seafarer recruitment processes, ensuring full compliance with VMS.
• Overview and monitor the behavioural and operational performance of seafarers and play an active part in the development of their careers by utilising the information in appraisals, Seafarer Development Checklists and Personal Training Record Books. Recommends training needs for improvement requirements on the appraisals and ensure that identified trainings are carried out through coordinating with the Training Manager for implementation. Follows up with the vessel's masters as required, for any training requirement to be completed onboard as per the training matrix.
• Ensures effective coordination with Regional Marine Operations Offices (Crew) and Third Party Crewing Agencies supplying seafarers to the fleet.
• Ensures implementation of procedures in an emergency.
• Ensures crew planning is effective in order to manage the seafarer pool in accordance with VMS procedures, agreed terms & conditions of employment and specified experience and training/qualification matrices; advising the Master Planner of any deficiencies or concerns.
• Monitors vessel manning levels ensuring full compliance with relevant international and Flag State legislation, Union agreements ensuring, in consultation with the Master Planner, the levels are compatible with the vessel's maintenance needs, trading patterns and owner requirements.
• Provides support and guidance on crew welfare matters.
• Assists in the preparation of crew budgets and ensures adherence budget adheres to effective cost control.
• Effectively carries out pre-engagement briefing of all seafarers in line with Marine Operations and Fleet Manager requirements and conduct seafarer de-briefing, advising the Master Planner regarding all significant feedback.
• In liaison and collaboration with the Master Planner, schedule and provide input to Crew Seminars as well as identify and visit vessels with crew related concerns.
• Promotes the development of professional working relationships with crewing staff, the Fleet team and individual seafarers.
• Develops direct reports both professionally and personally by carrying out meaningful and timely performance appraisals and reviews. This includes the identification of training & development requirements to the line manager for agreement and inclusion in the Office training plan.
• Liaise with concerned parties and be overall in charge for P+I claims for the fleet

What can I expect in return?

V. Group can offer you a market leading salary and benefits package, in addition to significant opportunities for career growth and personal development. This a great opportunity to join a true leader in the maritime sector - a company that has exciting plans for future growth.

Essential

• Bachelor's Degree in Maritime, Transportation and Logistics Operation, Business Administration or related fields
• Relevant knowledge of terminal operation, vessel types and characteristics
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizing skills
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
• Strong customer service mindset and solution-oriented
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with aptitude in building relationships across all organizational levels.

Desirable

• Past working experience as a manager for at least 5 years in a similar industry preferred

Applications Close Date

01 Feb 2026