Analysis & Planning Manager

Key Responsibilities/Duties

• Lead annual and 5-year budget development, in year reforecasting, and long-range financial planning for the Multi-purpose Facilities; analyze and report variances in revenue and expense on a monthly and quarterly basis; provide information on developing trends
• Manage and oversee activities of Vessel Scheduling and Turning Basin Transportation Clerks, providing clear direction, coaching, development, and performance management
• Analyze budget-to-actual variances and proactively identify risks and mitigation strategies
• Develop and manage efficient tools and methods for maintaining budget documents and sharing information with the Finance team
• Ensure consistency, accuracy and integrity of operational and financial reporting
• Use historical data and forecasting to determine the future space requirements for each freight handler and present to the MPF Director for approval
• Ensure expense projects for Multi-Purpose Facilities are properly budgeted; monitor progress and adjust the budgets accordingly to ensure they are appropriately funded through collaboration with Infrastructure and Finance
• Evaluate and implement new technologies and processes to improve facility/tenant performance
• Initiate RCA’s and procurements for the MPF Dept as needed
• Work effectively across all departments to ensure bid packages advance the goals of Port Houston and Multi-Purpose Facilities
• Manage the rates, rules and requirements as set out in Tariff 8, and recommend proactive changes based on facility requirements and market conditions
• Analyze rates and competitiveness in the market to provide annual rate increase recommendations
• Conduct analysis of proposed business opportunities for the Multi-Purpose Facilities, including revenue forecasting and abatement scheduling, and deliver data-driven recommendations to executive leadership
• Provide functional leadership and technical direction toward the development of reporting capabilities
• Promote the organization’s safety culture and participate in monthly safety audits
• Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you)

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Maritime Administration, Operations Management, Transportation, or related major in a public or accredited private academic institution required
• 5+ years related terminal logistics or management experience required
• Previous supervisory experience required

Key Competencies Required

• Analytical Problem Solving
• Building Strategic Working Relationships
• Effective Communication
• Ethics and Values
• Facilitating Change
• Continuous Learning
• Information Monitoring
• Safety