Vessel Chartering Operations Associate

BroadGrain Commodities Inc.; Manama; On-site; BHD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A dynamic global trading company is seeking an Operator (Dry bulk) in Bahrain to execute chartering contracts and monitor vessel movements. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's Degree and have at least two years of experience in the dry bulk shipping industry. Strong analytical skills and the ability to negotiate effectively are essential. A competitive compensation package is offered, along with opportunities for career advancement in a growing company.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in dry bulk shipping industry with exposure to CP Terms negotiation.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic with strong analytical and calculation skills.
• Ability to develop relationships with dry bulk counterparties.
• Self‑motivated and able to work under pressure with integrity.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building with owners, charterers, operators and brokers.

Responsibilities

• Execution of chartering contracts and monitoring of vessel movements.
• Preparation and negotiation of laytime calculations to maximize profit.
• Coordinating with various parties for smooth voyage operations.
• Monitor vessel movements, bunker planning, and agent coordination.
• Prepare and finalize laytime calculations.
• Manage voyage accounts and settlement with owners.
• Appoint agents and review final documents.
• Coordinate with Legal and Insurance to minimize risk.
• Liaise with master, brokers, port agents for smooth voyages.
• Update vessel schedules and assist ops manager.
• Review stowage plans to optimize cargo intake.
• Assist chartering and operations manager as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Relationship building

Fast learner

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university

Job description

Location: Bahrain

BroadGrain Commodities Inc. ("BroadGrain") is a fast‑growing global company trading and transporting grains, cereals, oilseeds, corn and by‑products. We use our expertise and experience in logistics, sourcing and distribution to connect our customers to global markets while providing excellence in customer service. Today, BroadGrain enjoys over $700 million in annual revenue and handles over 1.8 million tonnes of grain each year in our international and domestic businesses. We are poised for continual growth across all of our business units and are continually looking to add talented individuals to support our expansion.

Operator (Dry bulk)

• Execution of chartering contracts, which include voyage/TC contracts.
• Ensuring that the voyages are performed in compliance with the relevant contracts with due consideration to the commercial strategy. To be responsible for maximizing profit for each voyage.
• Responsible for following up on post fixture activities and day‑to‑day execution
• Monitoring of vessel movements for executing of activities including bunker planning, appointment & coordination with agents and obtaining necessary documentations.
• Responsible for the preparation, negotiation, and finalization of laytime calculations. To always think out of the box to maximize Dispatch and minimize the demurrage.
• Handling of voyage accounts for the ships including hire payments, freight payments, SOA and settlement of final voyage account with ship owner.
• Appointing agents, negotiating proforma D/A and reviewing/settling the final D/A documents.
• Coordinating with the Legal and Insurance team to minimize risk and exposure. Ensuring that disputes and claims are settled in a timely and efficient manner.
• Coordinating with account and commercial department on payments, BL collection, tallying of financial statement and following up of outstanding account with relevant parties.
• Liaise with various parties like ship master, ship brokers, bunker trader, port agents, marine surveyor and other service providers on day‑to‑day operation matters to ensure all voyages are running smoothly.
• Ensure compliance to relevant maritime laws, industry standards and insurance matters where appropriate.
• Working as operations PIC to update vessels ocean and port schedules, solution providing to minimize delays / optimize smooth voyage performance.
• Monitor vessel performance, analyze date and give regular feedback to Management.
• Review the stowage plans prepared by the master, study vessel’s description and end up with conclusions to maximize cargo intake.
• Drawing and finalizing charter parties.
• To assist the chartering and operation manager as required.
• Any other duties that might be assigned by the management

Requirements

• Bachelors' Degree from a recognized university.
• Min two years of experience in dry bulk shipping industry with exposure to CP Terms negotiation and Laytime (Dry Bulk), as well as Bills of Lading and other shipping documentation.
• Self‑motivated and enthusiastic with strong analytical and calculation skills.
• Self‑driven with strong willingness to learn, result oriented, with a positive outlook, and imagination to bring new ideas and solutions to the table.
• Fast learner and able to work under pressure.
• Has integrity when dealing with confidential matters.
• Ability to negotiate with our business partners.
• An ability to develop relationships with dry bulk counter parties including owners, charterers, operators, charterers and brokers.
• Team player with strong work ethics and excellent communication & organizational skills.

We offer a competitive compensation package. If you are interested in progressing with a dynamic company offering career advancement opportunity, we would love to hear from you! Please forward your resume and salary expectations.

BroadGrain welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.