Logistics and Charter Manager

Kreso Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kreso Group in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Logistics and Chartering Manager to oversee procurement of shipping and logistics services, drive regional strategy, and optimise margins for our JV assets across Asia.

The role requires strong industry experience, vendor management, and the ability to coordinate regional logistics activities with the commercial team and export ventures. Travel and flexible hours may be needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics and procurement within the chemical or bulk cargo sectors.
• Ability to manage regional logistics strategies and optimize freight rates.
• Strong vendor/shipowner negotiation and contract management capabilities.
• Willingness to travel and adapt to operational hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regional logistics strategy to obtain competitive freight rates.
• Manage and optimize a regional logistics budget (~USD 50m pa).
• Identify opportunities to reduce shipping costs through partnerships and co-loading.
• Plan, communicate, and schedule vessel space to meet customer requirements, safely and cost effectively.
• Ensure compliance with Marine Standards and supplying site requirements.
• Execute CoA call-offs and spot chartering in line with KPIs.
• Provide timely resolutions to planning and operational issues.

Skills

Logistics management

Procurement

Contract management

Vessel scheduling

Cost optimization

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Job description

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

About the job Logistics and Charter Manager

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Logistics and Chartering Manager

JOB OVERVIEW

The Logistics and Chartering Manager is unique in the global Acetyls business and is a key

contributor to the Asia commercial team, requiring a high level of industry experience

and expertise.

The main purpose of the role is to procure shipping and logistics services on a compliant and

cost efficient basis in order to ensure efficient running of JV assets and optimise

business margins successful execution can be the main factor in ensuring positive margins in

long markets.

The role is also critical in maintaining our business high levels of customer

service which grants access to premium pricing with term contract customers. The main duties

include responsibility for developing and recommending annual contracting/procurement

strategy for ~700kte a year of bulk cargo movements together with management and execution

of the contracts. The role also leads and co-ordinates all regional logistics optimisation and

operational logistics activities together with the commercial team and our 4 export

capable Joint Ventures consistent with business targets as well as leading activities relating to

any exports required by our teams in Europe and the Americas.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Accountable for developing and implementing regional logistics strategy by utilizing our advantage as one of the largest users in the region, with aim to obtain most competitive freight rates to support business objectives.
• Manage and optimize a regional variable distribution cost budget of ~USD 50m pa (at 2022 freight rates).
• Continuously look for opportunities to optimize and reduce our shipping cost, for example, exploration of partnerships and co-loading options.
• Responsible for planning, communicating, and scheduling of vessel and vessel space required for shipping delivery to customers from supplying site - safely, timely and cost effectively, i.e.: Planning must ensure all customer requirements are met, and that sourcing timelines & logistic cost are optimized
• Responsible for compliance with Group Marine Standards and compliance with all supplying sites and customers requirements.
• Execute defined process accordance to KPIs when calling‑off Contract of Affreightment (CoA) or when performing spot chartering.
• Provide resolutions and response promptly to all planning / operational matters or issue arising from shipment planning or execution.

QUALIFICATIONS

• The role is an upgrade on previous role due to additional responsibilities required following business transition post Merger .
• Some business-related travel will be required occasionally brokers, shipowners, customers and suppliers.
• Due to operational requirements, the post holder will need to be contactable always and may have periods of time where longer or unconventional working hours may be required.
• Previous industry or specifically relevant experience (applied to Key Accountabilities) will be essential