Shipping Charter Specialist

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Job Description - Shipping Charter Specialist

Ivanhoe Mines's job vacancy, Career and Recruitment Job title : Shipping Charter Specialist - JHB jobs in Gauteng Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : June 17, 2024 Quick Recommended Links

Duties and Responsibilities:

Sea freight Coordination

  • Sea freight Coordination
  • Co-Ordinate forthcoming sailings and booking of vessels, Vessel Laycan Dates, and berthing opportunities.
  • Determining the Short-medium term cargo and vessel allocation
  • Drafting of Ocean Bill of lading in relation to the Buyers requirements (if required).
  • Maintain and update the Ivanhoe Marketing Sailing Schedules of all Buyers.
  • Liaise with Stock Team on Inventory levels for vessel planning.
  • Ensure the final Port of Discharge complies with the DRC Export Licence.
  • Acquitting of Sea freight Shipments (B/L to Mine) and retiring of Bags on the inhouse Software system.
  • Ensure the available stock meets the requirements of vessel booking dates and tonnages.

  Coordination of Port Operations

  • Oversee Port Activities, minimizing any potential service failures and costs thereof.
  • Collaborate with Service Providers and Buyers to address any operational challenges.
  • Monitor vessel schedules and communicate any changes to relevant stakeholders.
  • Manage the stock movements to Port and stock transfers to staging and loading areas for vessel loading.
  • Ensure the proper stowage and handling of goods to prevent damage or loss.
  • Maintain comprehensive records of inventory and transfers of cargo.
  • Monitor and record the times (Rain, possible demurrage, etc.) for on time reporting.
  • Ensure Mates Receipt is issued timeously.

Sampling Analysis of Cargo

  • Oversee the complete sampling process.
  • Act as a liaison between sampling teams, and other relevant stakeholders and assist to resolve any issues related to the sampling and analysis process.
  • Cross-check AHK Analysis with Mine to ensure consistency.

Vessel Nominations and rate Negotiations

  • Liaise with Charterers, shipping lines and carriers to secure competitive rates and secure capacity.
  • Develop and implement negotiation strategies to optimize terms, pricing, and contractual terms.
  • Keep abreast of industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities to inform negotiation strategies.
  • Negotiate and execute the chartering of bulk freight to various countries in accordance with
  • Responsible for reviewing all Charter Party contracts.
  • Review, negotiate and conclude demurrage and dispatch.

Communication

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with Charterers, shipping lines and carriers to enhance collaboration and facilitate successful negotiations.
  • Foster good working relationships with warehouses, Buyers, and internal Stock teams.
  • Assist and support colleagues, fostering a collaborative and cooperative team culture.

Experience required: 

  • Minimum Qualification – Matric essential
  • Degree/Diploma in a shipping discipline preferable
  • An understanding of the economic, commercial, technical and political issues affecting the shipping market.
  • Experience/knowledge of the freight market, technical requirements and operational knowledge.
  • Sounds knowledge of contract management
  • Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • 4-7 years of experience in Dry Bulk and Break-Bulk Sea freight Exports.
  • Ability to analyze data related to stock levels.
  • Strong understanding of international shipping regulations, Inco terms and compliance.
  • Excellent knowledge of Chartering Terminology and requirements.
  • Good network of Ships brokers and Charting Agents.
  • Excellent negotiating
  • Proven experience in negotiations, preferably in a business or procurement setting.
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