Key Responsibilities:
1. Chartering & Operations
- Source
and fix suitable tonnage (Handy, Supramax, Ultramax, Panamax) for internal
cargo flows on both voyage and time charter basis. - Negotiate
charter party terms with Owners, Brokers, and Operators to ensure optimal
freight rates and conditions. - Manage
end-to-end chartering processes including pre- and post-fixture
operations. - Ensure
timely and cost-effective shipping of grain cargoes in compliance with
contractual obligations.
2. Market Intelligence & Networking
- Maintain
a deep understanding of the dry bulk freight market, including
supply/demand dynamics, bunker trends, and baltic indices. - Develop
and maintain a wide network of vessel owners, charterers, and competitive
brokers globally. - Actively
monitor market movements to capture profitable arbitrage opportunities and
inform internal traders.
3. Commercial Strategy
- Assist
in developing freight strategies that align with trading desk goals. - Collaborate
with traders, logistics, and risk teams to ensure efficient and
cost-effective freight solutions. - Identify
and pursue 3rd party cargo opportunities to improve vessel utilization and
contribute to freight P&L.
Key Requirements:
- Minimum
3-5 years of experience in dry bulk chartering, preferably within a
trading house, shipowner, operator, or broker environment. - Strong
experience in fixing both time charter and voyage charter contracts (Handy
to Panamax size), with experience in the Atlantic market. - Existing
network of vessel owners, charterers, and brokers is essential. - Fluency
in English - Knowledge
of agricultural commodities (especially grains) is a strong advantage. - Strong
commercial acumen, negotiation, and communication skills. - Self-driven
with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. - Proficient
in freight management tools, Excel, and shipping systems - Understanding
of ships particulars and cargo stowage - Company Overview:
We are a leading international grain trading house
with a strong global footprint, sourcing and distributing agricultural
commodities across key markets. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking
a dynamic and commercially minded Chartering Manager to join our freight team
and support both internal shipping needs and third-party freight operations.
Position Overview:
The Chartering Manager – Dry Bulk will be responsible
for chartering vessels (Handy to Panamax) to transport in-house cargoes and
leveraging their market network to identify and fix third-party cargoes,
optimizing fleet utilization and contributing to the company's freight P&L.
The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of the dry bulk market, strong
negotiation skills, and a proactive approach to freight optimization and risk
management.
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