Freight Operator Specialist

In charge for all commercial / operational / post fixture matters in the dry bulk sector for the respective Cape, Panamax, Handymax or Handy vessels under charter, to ensure all requirements of Charter Party are followed/fulfilled and be able to step into Team Leader / Ops Manager position during their absence to supervise, allocation of fleet and be the interface with the Commercial team for seamless execution of voyages.

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Main Accountabilities  

1. All Post Fixture planning and operations of all aspects of the voyage ranging from understanding the contract / charter party and executing the voyage seamlessly Preparation of cargos and bunkers calculations – Voyage Planning
2. Preparation and follow up on freight payments through to the finalization
3. Appointing agents, surveyors and port captains (Knowledge of DA Desk will be an advantage)
4. Communicate with owners, charterers, brokers, traders
5. Coach Management Trainees, Juniors during their “On Job Training” at Freight Desk
6. Keep voyage P&L in check and finalise voyages
7. Constructively handle and settle claims together with commercial and legal teams
8. Voyage planning, including optimising cargo intake and bunker planning
9. Raise Hire Statement, Freight statement, lay time calculation and ensure timely receipts of freight, charter hire, demurrage and other outstanding debts
10. Raise payment to third parties such as agents and brokers
11. Issue voyage instructions/other commercial instructions and generally keep a close liaison with the Master to ensure vessel performs as per charter party terms
12. Monitor vessels daily performance at sea and in port to minimize delays, claims and/or disputes
13. Manage loading and discharging operations to ensure quick turnaround time in port
14. Appoint surveyors, agents at ports to assist Master
15. Voyage planning, including optimising cargo intake and bunker planning
16. Negotiate claims with owners/charterers or other such stakeholders to maximize voyage profitability
17. Closely monitor noon reporting on vessels position on a regular basis
18. Calculate Optimal Speed/Consumption prior any given voyage leg
19. Support Chartering/Commercial colleagues
20. Responsible for handling and settling complex dispute and claims
21. Liaise with trading / master to finalise complex cargo stowage
22. Travel to ports if required to handle problems / sort issues
23. Distribute Fleet to Vessel Operators in absence of Team Lead / Ops Manager
24. Make Root Cause Analysis report in times of incidents and put in place corrective measures to avoid / repeat such incidents

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Requirement ( Education/Experience ) :   

1. Diploma / Degree / Certificate in Maritime / ICS Qualifying Exam
2. Minimum 6 years of experience as a dry cargo operator dealing with Dry Bulk cargoes in Either Capes, Panamax, Supra and/or Handy sized vessels
3. As a good knowledge / understanding of Dry Bulk Shipping
4. An entrepreneurial minded, hardworking and structured team player
5. Experience with the SoftMar/IMOS integrated voyage handling system an advantage but not mandatory
6. Experience with D/A Desk Module
7. IT literate

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