Head of Shipping

UCC Holding; Doha; Presencial; QAR 350 000 - 700 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

UCC Holding seeks a Head of Shipping to lead the company''s shipping and freight function, overseeing vessel chartering, freight risk management, and logistics coordination for safe, compliant, and cost-efficient transportation of commodity cargoes.

You will interface between trading, operations, and the shipping market, and oversee demurrage and claims performance across the fleet, driving safety and continuous improvement across shipping activities.

Qualificações

• 10–15 years in shipping, chartering or freight trading with leadership experience.
• Proven chartering and freight risk management track record.
• Strong knowledge of charter party terms and freight markets.
• Expertise in FFAs and freight hedging.
• Maritime regulations, vetting, and HSE standards.
• Excellent negotiation and counterparty management.

Responsabilidades

• Lead vessel chartering activities, including voyage and time charters to support trading and logistics.
• Negotiate freight rates and charter party terms with shipowners and brokers.
• Manage freight market exposure using FFAs and other freight derivatives.
• Monitor freight market trends and advise trading desks on freight cost implications.
• Oversee vessel nomination, scheduling, and voyage performance monitoring.
• Ensure vessel vetting, safety, and quality standards are met (SIRE, screening).
• Oversee demurrage calculations, claims, and dispute resolution with Demurrage & Claims team.
• Ensure timely and accurate laytime documentation and settlement.
• Build and maintain relationships with shipowners, charterers, brokers, and P&I clubs.
• Negotiate commercial terms and manage counterparty performance.
• Ensure compliance with maritime regulations, sanctions, IMO standards, and internal HSE policy.

Conhecimentos

Chartering

Freight markets

Negotiation

Risk hedging

HSE standards

ERP/ETRM SAP

Formação académica

Bachelor's in Maritime Studies

Shipbroking/ chartering qualification (ICT)

Ferramentas

SAP

ETRM systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Head of Shipping leads the company's shipping and freight function, overseeing vessel chartering, freight risk management, and logistics coordination to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-efficient transportation of physical commodity cargoes.

The role acts as the key interface between trading, operations, and the shipping market, and oversees demurrage and claims performance across the fleet.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead vessel chartering activities, including voyage and time charters, to support trading and logistics requirements.
• Negotiate freight rates and charter party terms with shipowners and brokers.
• Manage freight market exposure using FFAs and other freight derivatives.
• Monitor freight market trends and advise trading desks on freight cost implications.

3. Fleet & Vessel Operations Oversight

• Oversee vessel nomination, scheduling, and voyage performance monitoring.
• Ensure vessel vetting, safety, and quality standards are met, including SIRE and vessel screening requirements.

4. Demurrage & Claims Oversight

• Oversee demurrage calculations, claims, and dispute resolution in coordination with the Demurrage & Claims team.
• Ensure timely and accurate laytime documentation and settlement.

5. Counterparty & Broker Relationship Management

• Build and maintain relationships with shipowners, charterers, brokers, and P&I clubs.
• Negotiate commercial terms and manage counterparty performance.

6. Regulatory & HSE Compliance

• Ensure compliance with maritime regulations, sanctions requirements, IMO/environmental standards, and internal HSE policy.
• Maintain robust vessel vetting and risk assessment processes.

7. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Trading, Operations, and Legal to align shipping strategy with trading and delivery commitments.
• Provide freight market insight to support trading and origination decisions.
• Lead and develop the shipping and chartering team.
• Promote a culture of safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Required Experience

1. Shipping, Chartering, or Freight Trading Experience

10-15 years of experience in shipping, chartering, or freight trading within commodity trading, shipowning, or shipbroking environments, including leadership responsibility.

2. Chartering and Freight Risk Track Record

Proven track record in vessel chartering, freight risk management, and demurrage and claims oversight.

Knowledge and Skills

1. Chartering Practices and Freight Markets

Strong knowledge of chartering practices, charter party terms, and freight markets.

2. Freight Derivatives and Hedging

Expertise in freight derivatives, including FFAs, and freight risk hedging.

3. Maritime Regulatory, Vetting, and HSE Standards

Strong understanding of maritime regulations, vessel vetting, and HSE standards.

4. Negotiation and Counterparty Management

Excellent negotiation and counterparty management skills.

5. ERP, ETRM, and Shipping Systems

ERP/ETRM and shipping systems knowledge, preferably SAP functional skills.

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Maritime Studies, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Shipbroking or chartering qualification, such as ICT, is desirable.