Main Responsibilities
This role requires efficient control and close liaison with other counterparties in remote locations. The key tasks assigned include:
Operate and be responsible for the end-to-end management of all allocated vessels’ shipping operations matter, for Dry Cargo ships
Communicate and liaise with vessel owner’s/ship masters/charterers, trading team and other relevant stakeholders on voyage instructions
Responsible for following up on post fixture activities
Manage assigned external relations with customers and / or suppliers
Support and lead process improvement initiatives as required
Ensure and champion a close and harmonious working relationship with the relevant Commercial team
Collaborate effectively with other Freight Platform desks
Experience
3-4 years’ experience as Operator of Voyage/ Time Charter dry bulk vessel, minimally 8-10 vessels at a time
Significant and demonstrated customer or supplier relationship skills
An interest in and aptitude for people management
Knowledge of macroeconomics including trade flows
Commercial Maturity/Shipping or Economic studies
Prociency in English
Sea-going experience desirable but not essential
Proficient in use of technology particularly Excel, Word, Shipping system (strong preference for IMOS).
Other skills
Familiarity with Sedna and IMOS would be an advantage
Customer focused and relationship building with key accounts (Internal Customers and Shipowners)
Accountability and strong sense of ownership, team play and collaboration.
Enjoys working to tight time constraints
Personal drive and the ability to motivate others
Possess Negotiation skills
Innovative, adaptive and flexible
Good verbal and written communication