Chartering Manager - Singapore - SWIRE BULK PTE. LTD.

SWIRE BULK PTE. LTD.

Verified Company

Singapore

1 week ago

Posted by:

Wei Jie

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Description

Role Purpose
Calculate on open market business for the bulk fleet voyage and/or T/C basis. Identify the customers and their needs. (Winning Customer Relationships)

Conclude and execute best business in line with management guidance and targets (Financial success)

Develop the cargo book (spot and COA) within the guidelines set by the management team (Winning customer relationships and financial success)

Manage, develop and own relationships with cargo brokers and customers ensuring Swire Bulk can develop on and off market fixing / cargo opportunities (Winning Customer Relationships)

Role Accountabilities

Sourcing cargoes / employment

Communicate constantly with customers and brokers involved with Handy/Supra imports and export from the target region to secure voyage and T/C business. Manage information flows and external communications with market participants
Recognise key trades / cargo flows which match the Swire Bulk operating profile
Develop and expand relationships with cargo customers and brokers
Conclude business independently within price guidance from management team (Authority to fix up to USD 1M revenue)

Securing Cargo

Calculate and execute business accurately, clearly, effectively and efficiently with zero errors
Communicate and own all negotiations and terms for booked cargoes
Measure and own financial accountability for all voyage calculations / business secured
Calculations and fixtures to be captured within the IMOS operating system with zero errors
Identify and develop arbitrage opportunities which can add value to the book
Contributing to the office / regional 'operating targets' for third party business.
Recognise and understanding all voyage pricing constituents port costs, fuels costs, market levels expected for owned or third party rates. Clear understanding of the competition and their pricing mechanisms
Recognise and understand all port restrictions and specific 'country' requirements for the various trades Swire Bulk are operating in, and/or vessels trading to the region port drafts, LOA restrictions, beam restrictions, terms of trade

Trade and relationship management

Manage, develop and expand relationships with customers and brokers
Develop an effective network travelling in Asia and the Pacific to build and own customer relationships know your customer identify and communicate new trends, cargo routes, mines, processing locations, potential new customers and cargo sources / destinations
Approve all c/p's with zero errors in order that same can be executed by management

Charter-in

In conjunction with the management team analyse, plan, and prepare the execution of the forward cargo book. Where necessary charter third party tonnage from the market to execute the cargo book maximising the financial success of the voyage whilst maintaining and managing operations excellence and expand enduring partnerships with customers
Analyse, manage and measure compliance with EEOI for any third party tonnage utilised

Middle office functions

Manage, examine and own all necessary information in the IMOS operating system for incumbents voyages communicating clearly any variances, and identifying solutions
Communicate with the operations department to ensure a smooth operation of all voyages / TCTs maximising revenue and profit
Challenge assumptions to maximise the efficiency of sea voyages (routing / slow steaming)
Document correctly all negotiations
Manage in conjunction with the finance department freight payments, and that same are prepared accurately and communicated in a timely manner to customers
Liaise with operations (internal) on all parameters of the voyage to ensure smooth execution maximising financial success

Management reporting and Procedures and Standards

Strictly implement procedures for executing fixtures / monitoring and reporting on vessel performances / communicate underlying variances
Strictly enforcing operating procedures in order to comply with the highest standards in Swire Bulk operating areas
Understand and communicate relevant information on changing legislation directly affecting Swire Bulk business from agents / ports / brokers / customers
Communicate with the technical / operational departments with regard to 'owned' voyages, and challenge fleet assumptions
Assist with preparation of weekly and monthly management reporting

Safety

Take responsibility for the safety of myself and those around me by displaying safety leadership principles (i.e. Safety I's & Accountability ladder).
Challenging and stopping unsafe acts and behaviours or unsafe conditions.
Comply with the Global Safety Standards, Polices and Operating Procedures.

Key Qualifications & Skills

Qualifications