Operations Manager (Dry Bulk)

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for ensuring smooth post-fixture operations of assigned vessels in close cooperation with our chartering desk, the vessels’ masters and all relevant external parties (charterers, agents, shippers, receivers, terminals and bunker suppliers)

• Arrange, coordinate and monitor vessels’ sailing schedule and vessels’ port activities

• Maintaining the internal voyage management software

• Issue invoices, collect outstanding hire/freight, handle agents and order bunker stems

• Monitor closely vessels’ performance (speed-consumption) and avoid off-hire

• Analyse the economic performance of the vessels by comparing the actual results in relation to the pre-calculation of the trip

• Studying upcoming regulations and requirements and advising colleagues on needed actions

• Keep a close eye on all related markets next to Dry Bulk shipping.

• Developing and intensifying relationships with relevant external parties (charterers, agents, shippers, receivers, terminals and bunker suppliers)

• Support colleagues with ad-hoc tasks as required

Requirements

• Great understanding of Dry Bulk shipping and related cargoes, particularly with voyages.

• Ability to plan and execute in a structured and proactive manner

• Good understanding of Voyage Charter Parties

• Since we are operating worldwide, good knowledge of English is required. Additional language skills are a plus

• Ability to work with Microsoft Office products

• Knowledge of Shipnet voyage software is a plus