Emily McLeroy

Maritime operations professional with extensive experience in vessel planning, marine terminal operations, and carrier network execution. Skilled in vessel stowage, scheduling, capacity optimization, terminal coordination, schedule recovery, and operational problem solving. Experienced leading vessel planning teams across multiple terminals and supporting complex 24/7 vessel and network operations.

• Ability to stay calm in difficult situations
• Ability to work under pressure
• adaptability
• adept at multitasking.
• Advanced Computer Knowledge
• Analytical
• Attention to detail
• attitude professionnelle
• Capable of working independently
• Collaboration
• Comfortable in fast-paced environments
• Communication
• Compliance
• Compliance Documentation
• Consistent
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word

1. Network Execution Manager

   Hapag-Lloyd

   Jan 2024 to Present

   Atlanta, GA

   • Manage North America vessel schedules, network optimization, and operational performance to maintain service reliability. • Monitor vessel ETAs and coordinate schedule changes, canal transits, repairs, and other operational adjustments. • Coordinate with regional teams, terminals, and operational partners to optimize capacity and resolve disruptions. • Analyze disruptions and coordinate recovery actions to minimize delays and restore vessel schedules. • Maintain compliance with California Air Resources Board requirements related to shore power programs.

2. Vessel Central Planner

   Hapag-Lloyd

   Jul 2022 to Jan 2024

   Atlanta, GA

   • Created vessel stowage plans for container and breakbulk cargo to maximize vessel utilization while maintaining safe, efficient operations. • Ensured vessel stability, cargo safety, and compliance with IMO and dangerous goods requirements. • Managed slot allocation and vessel capacity across assigned services, optimizing cargo utilization to support service requirements. • Analyzed performance reports, including SITREP, RDR, utilization, and related metrics. • Identified potential issues and coordinated solutions to support schedule reliability and minimize delays. • Monitored loading and discharge operations and coordinated solutions to resolve stowage and operational issues.

3. Vessel Planning Manager

   SSA Marine

   Jun 2016 to Jul 2022

   Draper, UT

   • Managed 20 vessel planners across two shifts and five marine terminals, ensuring consistent planning standards and effective execution of vessel operations. • Directed planner training, performance management, and professional development to maintain consistent operational standards. • Supported process-improvement initiatives, including testing and implementation of TOS updates and operational enhancements. • Researched operational discrepancies and coordinated solutions with planning, terminal, and support departments. • Ensured customer requirements were incorporated into vessel planning and operational execution.

4. Vessel Planner

   SSA Marine

   Feb 2007 to Jun 2016

   Draper, UT

   • Planned vessel loading and discharge operations to maximize productivity, optimize vessel utilization, and support cost-effective terminal operations. • Processed the import EDI, identified required rehandles, and sequenced discharge operations for efficient cargo flow. • Reviewed prestow plans in ASC and MOVINS formats, coordinating with central planners to implement stowage adjustments. • Coordinated vessel operations with yard and rail teams to maintain efficient cargo flow. • Planned vessel stowage to maintain stability, minimize weight inversions, prevent stack weight violations, and safely accommodate hazardous, oversized/out-of-gauge, refrigerated, and other specialized cargo. • Prepared final vessel documentation, export EDI, move counts, restows, and operational information to support billing and performance reporting.

5. Vessel Planner

   Matson Navigation

   Oct 2005 to Oct 2006

   Draper, UT

   • Scheduled vessel, barge, and yard operations using SPARCS and coordinated loading and discharge plans with the team in Honolulu. • Planned and segregated hazardous materials, livestock, refrigerated, and dry container cargo while supporting vessel efficiency and operational reporting.

6. Logistics Distribution & Load Manager

   Walmart Distribution Centers

   Jul 2002 to Sep 2005

   LaGrange, GA & Grantsville, UT

   • Managed load planning, dispatch operations, carrier scheduling, and trailer flow to support on-time distribution operations. • Optimized driver and load assignments, vendor backhauls, and capacity planning while maintaining compliance with DOT hours-of-service requirements. • Led transportation, quality assurance, and training functions within a 1.2-million-square-foot distribution facility.

1. Auburn University

   Bachelor of Science, Logistics and Transportation

   Auburn, AL