Essential Functions:
- To achieve smooth operations of all own and time charter vessels and provide highest quality to customers.
- Being person in charge for all operational matters on the handled ships.
- Carefully study all terms & conditions of the agreed contracts and taking care that all requirements are being followed and fulfilled.
- Voyage planning (calculating fuel consumption / cargo intake / port rotation / optimal sea route).
- Preparation of voyage orders for the ship.
- Sending agency appointments to the designated agents in the various ports.
- Coordinating cargo intake &bunker requirements together with captain of the ship.
- Appointing weather routing company to help fine-tune optimum sea route.
- Ordering bunkers which to be supplied at the designated port.
- Sending regular updates on ship’s estimated arrival / departure time to required parties (such as charterers, owners, agents).
- Supervising process of issuing freight invoices / paying & collecting hire / laytime calculations).
- Paying port disbursements and supervising finalization process.
- Approving cargo documentation and releasing same to relevant parties.
- Monitoring ship’s performance at sea.
- Arguing performance claims towards clients in case required.
- Data input into softmar and making sure all relevant information is constantly updated.
- Regular monitoring of the profit & loss calculation for each particular voyage.
- Claims handling in coordination with legal department.
- Checking finalized voyages and explaining profits & losses in detail.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience
- Reliable track record in shipping industry
- Excellent communication & social skills
- Team player
- Well organized & structured
- Ability to pay attention to detail
- Good verbal & written skills in English
- Able to work under pressure
