Chartering Manager

G2 Ocean; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global shipping company based in Singapore seeks a Chartering Manager skilled in Time Charter activities and trade optimization. You will manage customer relations, develop new accounts, and ensure compliance with systems supporting the Voyage Execution process. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of relevant experience and a maritime-related degree, with strong negotiation and communication skills. This role requires a proactive approach and a team player mentality, offering a competitive package and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Ability to negotiate effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage Time Charter activities for trade optimization.
• Support customer relation building.
• Develop new accounts and market intelligence.

Skills

Negotiating skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Customer focused

IT Skills

Market awareness

Team player

Organizational skills

Proactive approach

Education

Maritime related degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Databases

Job description

G2 Ocean is one of the world’s largest ship operators within the open hatch segment and an expert in cargo handling, trade management and global port operations.

The company’s fleet consists of over 120 open hatch and conventional bulk vessels which operate 32 trade routes on six continents. In total, G2 Ocean completes over 3,000 port calls to more than 60 countries each year.

Examples of commodities carried by G2 Ocean include Pulp, Paper and Forest Products, Aluminum, Steel, and Industrial Minerals. The company is also a specialist in moving project cargo.

With over 300 dedicated and experienced employees in 15 locations around the world, G2 Ocean has the resources and in-depth local knowledge necessary to support industries all over the world with their logistics requirements.

With high passion and expertise, G2 Ocean works diligently every day to ensure that the cargo of its customers is transported to its destination safely and efficiently.

For more information, please visit our website: https://g2ocean.com

The Trade Teams in G2 Ocean consists of the following three roles: Chartering, Operation and Business Controlling. The Chartering Manager will work in close cooperation with the Team leader/Senior Chartering Manager, Operation and Trade Controlling.

The Position reports to the Senior Chartering Manager/ Chartering Director, who leads the team.

The job holder will be:

• Participating in fulfilling the commercial responsibilities of the designated trade team including responsibilities assigned to chartering in the Voyage Execution Process.
• Managing Time Charter (TC) activities to support trade and fleet optimization.
• Ensuring compliance with agreed working practices in all relevant systems supporting the Voyage Execution process.
• Ensuring that all data is accurate, valid and complete in a timely manner throughout the Voyage Execution.

The job holder will be responsible for:

• Supporting and building customer relations in accordance with company policy and trade targets.
• Developing new accounts and market intelligence in the assigned trade.
• Identifying and securing vessels required for TC-in based on fleet and trade plans.
• Market company vessels for TC-out and maximise earnings.
• Provide market updates and vessel/tonnage availability reports.
• Monitor and document customer satisfaction.
• Register and assist in resolving incidents in accordance with company policy.
• Create and manage core commercial information in our systems
  • Create contracts of affreightment
  • Create and Manage Trade Admin
  • Create and Manage Master files
• Manage Budgets and Forecasts
  • Create and Manage Budgets
  • Create and Manage Forecasts
• Voyage Pre-planning
  • Allocate contract cargoes
  • Fix spot cargoes
  • Prepare cargo line-up
• Voyage Preparation
  • Create voyage in Dataloy
  • Verify and release Preliminary Voyage Estimate
• Voyage Execution
  • Monitor/Chase for Payment
• Post Voyage Activities
  • Prepare for Monthly Trade Review Meeting
  • Prepare for Monthly Trade Reporting

The job holder will be consulted for:

• Initial Voyage Planning & Execution
  • Post Fixture Coms
• Voyage Execution
  • Issue Freight Invoice
  • Verify and release Adjusted Voyage Estimate
  • Monitor Data Quality
  • Verify and release Corrected Voyage Estimate
• Post Voyage Activities
  • Verify and agree Final Voyage Estimate
  • Voyage closure

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Education: The job holder may be a college or equivalent graduate ideally with a maritime related degree.

Training: The job holder will either hold the ICE qualification or be prepared to study for this.

Experience:

• 3 years + experience in a similar role
• Good negotiating skills
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Customer focused
• Good IT Skills – Word, Excel and Databases
• Market awareness
• Preparation of budgets
• Team player
• Meeting deadlines
• Good understanding of ship operations and shipping industry
• Organised and capable of maintaining CRM systems
• Proactive and highly motivated approach