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Chartering Manager - Containers

Zodiac Maritime

London

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 85,000

Full time

21 days ago

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Job summary

Zodiac Maritime is looking for a Chartering Manager for Containers in London. This mid-senior level position demands expertise in shipping and chartering, where you will lead the employment of their fleet and enhance their commercial strategies. Ideal candidates exhibit strong analytical and negotiation skills, coupled with a commitment to high-quality results within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience in Chartering and Operations.
  • Established relationships within the Container market.
  • Ability to thrive under pressure.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for time and voyage chartering activities.
  • Developing and managing relationships with charterers.
  • Reporting market developments to executive management.

Skills

Analytical skills
Strong communication
Negotiation skills
Relationship management
Commercial aptitude

Education

Experience in shipping
In-depth knowledge of Container market segments

Tools

Charter Party Terms and Conditions
Alphaliner

Job description

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The role

Position Chartering Manager – Containers

Contract type Full Time

Reporting to Head of Chartering (Dry Cargo)

Location London

Overview of role

With our diversified portfolio of over 180 commercial vessels and the continuation of expansion across our fleet, this is an exciting opportunity to join our chartering department.

As Chartering Manager, reporting into the Head of Chartering (Dry Cargo), you will be responsible for the employment of our current fleet of approximately 55 Containers. The vessels are currently employed on medium to long term Time Charters with MLO’s.

You will work within the commercial team of approximately 10 people who closely liaise with the Executive Management Team in developing and executing the Companies’ commercial strategy across the different vessel types.

Zodiac is seeking an experienced Chartering Manager, with a broad and in-depth knowledge of Shipping; either Container or other appropriate experience. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of market dynamics, commercial aptitude and economic principles. They are proactive, detail-oriented and capable of delivering high-quality results under pressure.

Key Responsibilities And Primary Deliverables

Commercial

  • Responsible for all time and voyage chartering activities to achieve the most profitable and efficient employment of the fleet
  • Leveraging market analysis and insights, proactively seeking out opportunities to create commercial advantage
  • Developing and managing relationships with key charterers and joint venture parties
  • Reporting market developments to and strategising with Executive Management team to optimise commercial strategy
  • Successful negotiation and conclusion of spot market fixtures, period time charters, and contracts of affreightment; whilst upholding commercial guidelines and compliance requirements
  • Astute drafting and reviewing of Charter Parties and other fixture related documentation
  • Ensure executive management have up-to-date visibility of all vessels chartered and unfixed, daily position listings, freight market information, market trends and analysis
  • Reporting and analysing fixture results including comparisons of voyage estimates against final results on completion of the voyage; and ensuring any discrepancies are investigated and actioned
  • Effective and timely coordination and communication with all relevant departments, to support successful negotiations and conclusion of fixtures
  • Ad-hoc deliverables as required

Marine Compliance

  • Safeguarding that the Chartering function operates in strict accordance with all company Health, Safety and Environmental; Anti-Bribery and Corruption; Ethical Trading; and Anti-Money Laundering, policies, practices, and procedures
  • Remain current on industry rules, regulations, and best practices, and ensure that procedures are updated accordingly

Skills profile

Relevant experience & education

  • Successful background and demonstrated experience in shipping (Chartering and Operations)
  • In-depth knowledge of Container market segments
  • Demonstrated understanding of vessel design, cargo, voyage requirements, stowage plans, vessel KPI’s, key ports and routes
  • Established relationships and network within the Container market segments
  • Good working knowledge of Charter Party Terms and Conditions
  • Clear, precise and confident in verbal and written communication to support credibility and position of expertise
  • Strong interpersonal skills to effectively build and maintain sustainable relationships with key contacts
  • Excellent analytical and numerical skills, together with the ability to support decisions with sound reasoning and judgement
  • Commercial aptitude and ability
  • Self-motivated, focused, and driven to achieve results
  • A successful track record in dealing with a broad set of activities within a fast-paced environment, whilst managing ambiguity and pressure well, is a requirement for this role
  • Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and collaborative in style
  • Commitment to helping promote and maintain a safe workplace
  • Familiarity with Alphaliner and / or other relevant industry information platforms.
  • Ability to help drive the commercial aspect of our new ERP platform Open Ocean and reporting tools within

Seniority level
  • Seniority level
    Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Full-time
Job function
  • Job function
    Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries
    Maritime Transportation

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