Specialist - Shipping Operations (Dry Bulk)

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Act as the operator for bulk carriers managed commercially by the client on voyage charter, time charter, COA, etc.
• Issue voyage instructions to the Master.
• Liaise directly with the ships and the charterers.
• Issue and follow up on the payment of freight invoices and hire invoices to charterers.
• Coordinate closely with the Laytime Pic for Laytime matters and ensure timely settlement of Laytime and Final Freight.
• Maintain separate voyage accounts for each vessel.
• Oversee day-to-day commercial operations of ships.
• Appoint and deal with agents and inspectors regularly.
• Assist in the settlement of disputes with charterers.
• Maintain records of off-hire and ensure that downtime is minimized.
• Check voyage bunker requirements and coordinate with the Bunker Pic for timely and competitive bunker purchases.
• Monitor ship’s speed, consumption, and maintain vessel performance records.
• Highlight under-performance to the Weather routing company / Commercial Pict and ensure necessary steps are taken to rectify any under-performance.
• Ensure that ships are operated as per CP.
• Maintain proper voyage records.
• Prepare monthly and weekly reports as required.
• Work and comply with the fulfilment of Standard KPIs.
• Be creative and actively participate in Ops projects as needed.
• Ensure the use of support systems and tech tools to enhance Ops efficiency.
• Report to the Head of Operations.

Requirements：

• University degree in shipping, maritime law, trade,Logistics or a related discipline.
• 3 years around of working experience in the shipping industry, specifically in operations.
• Additional experience in other related commercial shipping is preferable.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.
• Ability to work independently and accept new challenges.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt and learn.
• Strong team player.