Senior Freight Operator
About The Position
To be responsible for all aspects of international shipping voyages where agricultural and other bulk commodities are being transported, including preparing initial instructions, cargo and bunkers calculations, Profit and Loss management; processing hire and freight payments, and finalization of the voyage for cargoes in Panamax, Supramax and Handy sized vessels; appointing agents, surveyors and port captains; communicating with ship owners, charterers, brokers, traders and insurance companies such as P&I and Strike clubs; coaching trainees and newcomers on company procedures and department activities; fulfilling all internal processes and enforcing company policies; overseeing maritime legal disputes and arbitrations in coordination with legal department; coordinating the freight operations team to ensure on-time delivery; ensuring the team follows company policies and standards to meet goals; establishing and enforcing safety rules and regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Business, Supply Chain Management, Agricultural Economics, International Relations or a related field
- 3 years of experience as a Dry Cargo Operator, Vessel Logistics Specialist or in a closely related occupation in the agricultural or bulk commodity industry
- 3 years of experience handling Dry Bulk cargoes in Panamax, Supramax and Handy sized or similar vessels
- Interpreting applicable international trade, shipping policy and maritime law
- Utilizing IMOS integrated voyage handling system
- Utilizing port disbursement costs platforms
- Utilizing Softmar or similar chartering system
Responsibilities
- Preparing initial instructions, cargo and bunkers calculations, Profit and Loss management
- Processing hire and freight payments, and finalization of the voyage for cargoes in Panamax, Supramax and Handy sized vessels
- Appointing agents, surveyors and port captains
- Communicating with ship owners, charterers, brokers, traders and insurance companies such as P&I and Strike clubs
- Coaching trainees and newcomers on company procedures and department activities
- Fulfilling all internal processes and enforcing company policies
- Overseeing maritime legal disputes and arbitrations in coordination with legal department
- Coordinating the freight operations team to ensure on-time delivery
- Ensuring the team follows company policies and standards to meet goals
- Establishing and enforcing safety rules and regulations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
