Junior Operations Officer (Voyage chartering)

Junior Operations Officer – Chartering (Voyage) – location Rotterdam

Are you ready to actively manage the intricate logistics of global trade, driving the seamless movement of essential commodities across international waters? As a Junior Operations Officer – Chartering (Voyage) at Bunge, you will serve as a crucial operational linchpin within our worldwide network. Dealing with the complexities of chartering transactions and engaging with a diverse array of stakeholders, from port authorities to vessel commands. If you are a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a genuine passion for maritime operations and a drive to excel in a dynamic environment, we invite you to apply!

About Bunge At Bunge, a world-leading, fully integrated agriculture and food ingredients company, we connect producers to consumers, delivering essential food, feed, and fuel safely and sustainably. We leverage our talented team and extensive capabilities to create innovative solutions across global supply chains. Our commitment to long-term sustainability drives our efforts to meet the needs of a growing world.

Your Role in Our Network (Rotterdam – full-time) As a Junior Operations Officer – Chartering (Voyage) within our Operations Voyage team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and effective execution of all chartering transactions. Reporting to the Team Lead Operations, you will deliver service to our counterparties and expertly navigate the complexities inherent in global shipping. This position is strategically central to our operations, offering unparalleled exposure to international trade and logistics. Please note, given the dynamic and often time-sensitive nature of global shipping, this role necessitates a flexible approach to working hours, including occasional availability during evenings and weekends to address urgent operational matters.

A Word from Your Future Manager "This role places you directly at the heart of global trade. You'll be managing a dynamic fleet of 15-20 vessels operating worldwide – across Europe, South America, and Asia – providing an incredibly international experience. You are the vital link, the central point connecting logistical needs with shipping realities. You'll engage with diverse cultures, learning how to effectively collaborate with agents, owners, and captains. This is a hands-on learning environment where you witness every aspect of the shipping process, from loading and unloading to navigating unforeseen challenges at sea. It’s a truly engaging role where you learn something new every day and directly impact our global operations."

Key Responsibilities In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in the smooth execution of all voyage operations, encompassing:

• Vessel Monitoring & Coordination: Proactively monitor, update, and approve vessel positions and port turnarounds daily, ensuring accurate and timely communication to all relevant internal (e.g., Commercial, Trade) and external parties (e.g., Charterers, Owners, Port agents).
• Data & System Management: Maintain precise and current data within our voyage management system (IMOS VIP), including accurate daily position updates, to ensure all critical operational information is efficiently recorded and readily accessible.
• Financial & Itinerary Oversight: Coordinate closely with pricing and commercial teams for any changes in vessel itineraries or adjustments to freight/hire terms. This also includes developing a strong understanding of laytime calculations, reviewing voyage profit and loss statements, and supporting accurate invoicing.
• Contractual Compliance: Meticulously ensure all terms and conditions of charter parties are rigorously followed and fulfilled, including monitoring the tendering of notices.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Problem-Solving: Actively cultivate relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, from vessel commands to legal and finance departments. You will frequently serve as a central point for addressing unforeseen challenges and coordinating effective solutions.

Candidate Profile: Your Skills & Experience We are seeking a highly motivated individual who demonstrates the following:

• Flexibility & Adaptability: You thrive in a dynamic environment and fully comprehend that global shipping demands flexibility beyond standard office hours, including occasional availability during evenings and weekends to address urgent operational matters.
• Educational Background & Relevant Experience: A higher professional education (Bachelor / HBO), is preferred, ideally in logistical management, international business, nautical, technical, or maritime studies. We welcome recent graduates with relevant internships or up to a few years of professional experience in an internal business environment. A proven affinity for shipping is paramount.
• We are seeking a proactive and analytical problem-solver with meticulous attention to detail, capable of prioritizing tasks in a dynamic environment. You are an outgoing, communicative individual with a strong understanding of diverse cultures and fluency in English. Dutch language skills come highly preferred. Additionally, you possess robust administrative skills, ensuring accuracy and organization in handling international chartering transactions and utilizing IT applications.

What Bunge Offers We offer a challenging and dynamic position within a world-leading, fully integrated agriculture network, where you will join a professional and stimulating environment with enthusiastic and driven colleagues. Our comprehensive offering includes:

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: A competitive salary package, an annual bonus scheme based on company results and individual performance, an attractive and fully funded pension scheme, and an additional full month’s salary each year as an annual holiday allowance and 27 holiday days a year (based on fulltime employment)
• Exceptional Learning & Growth Opportunities: This role is specifically designed for accelerated professional growth, providing a unique "learn by doing" experience at the forefront of global trade. You will gain broad exposure to various disciplines, with clear growth opportunities (e.g., expanding into new products or markets), and access to extensive internal and external training and development programs.
• Modern Workspace & Perks: Our modern, inspiring office in the center of Rotterdam (adjacent to the Markthal and Blaak station) offers complimentary daily lunch service, a business laptop, and reimbursement for public transport travel.
• Engaging Work Environment: Participate in annual company cultural and sport activities, such as the Harbour Run, football tournaments, and team-building events, fostering a strong sense of community and collaboration. We also offer a membership with Urban sports fully paid by the employer for 4 workouts a week. 

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Diversity & Inclusion We firmly believe that a workforce comprising colleagues from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs makes us inherently stronger. We value diversity and cultivate an inclusive work environment that brings together many minds, talents, and perspectives. We offer an environment where colleagues receive fair and equal opportunities to progress their careers at Bunge. We welcome all applicants regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social origin, or any other characteristic. Together, we are stronger and achieve more.

How to Apply Are you ready to make a significant impact within a global company? Please submit your application through the application button. If your experience with shipping is not clearly evident from your CV, please include a motivational letter to elaborate on your affinity with the maritime industry.

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At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~37,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

•    We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
•    We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
•    We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us!  We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge