Manager - Chartering

Job purpose:

Coordinating all related to Chartering matters and operations.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

·         Negotiation with vessel broker/Owner as prefixing new Charter vessels.

·         Fixing Charter Party agreements.

·         Post fixtures.

·         Coordination with Legal Department for prefixing of the Charter Party.

·         Coordinating between internal departments for operational and accounting matters.

·         Being a Mediator between Operations and Vessel Owner.

·         EWRI and Armed Guards fixtures.

·         Maintaining Fleet Management Report and records.

·         Carry out pre-fixture evaluation of the vessel suitability, regulatory compliance and risk mitigation for the intended trade use.

·         Carry out mid and post-fixture evaluation of the vessel performance and suitability for the trade.

·         Work with direct reporting line to understand market, freights and trend, creating competitive edge in chartering through developing opportunities and strategy.

·         Build and maintain strong relationships with ship owners, ship brokers and stakeholders to achieve company goals.

·         Lead and guide the chartering team members to achieve set chartering goals.

Then in coordination with Operations Director:

·         Check vessel performance / bunker / speed on base of TCD.

·         Involves in new trading projects, both Liner and Feeder.

Key interactions (Internal | External):

External: Vendors | Agents 

Internal: Sales I Operations/Line Management | Accounts I HR & Admin

Education requirements:

Language requirements:

Graduate/ Masters level education, Good computer skills (shipping software, EBMS, Tally, finance module, related logistics/ shipping/ marine certification, MS Office - Excel)

English – Fluent (required)

Background and experience:

Competencies and skills:                                  

·       Minimum 8 - 10 years of in similar roles within Shipping industry

·      Time management and organisational skills

·      Analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills when under pressure and tight work deadlines

·      Team management and leadership qualities.