Chartering Operation Executive

ASCEND BUSINESS CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

All The Best Global Sourcing Pte. Ltd. is seeking an experienced Chartering & Voyage Operations Executive in Singapore. You will charter vessels at competitive hire rates, manage full voyage lifecycles and ensure profitable execution while collaborating with shipowners, brokers, port agents and the Sales team.

Responsibilities include negotiating charters, reviewing C/P terms, and coordinating bunker procurement and post-fixture operations to optimize costs and performance.

Qualifications

• Proven understanding of Charter Party terms and international shipping practices.
• Familiarity with shipping docs (B/L, NOR, SOF) and laytime/demurrage concepts.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Able to juggle multiple voyages under commercial pressure.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and conclude Time Charter Trip (TCT) and Voyage Charter agreements with shipowners/brokers.
• Review and finalise Charter Party terms and rider clauses.
• Evaluate voyage economics including bunker and port costs to ensure profitability.
• Manage full post-fixture voyage operations from fixture confirmation to completion.
• Coordinate with port agents, terminals and vessel masters on arrivals and cargo operations.

Skills

Charter Party terms

Shipping documentation

Analytical mindset

Multi-voyage management

MS Office

IMOS knowledge

Education

Diploma in Maritime Business

Tools

IMOS

MS Office

Job description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

All The Best Global Sourcing Pte. Ltd. is the Singapore-based international headquarters of a shipping group with nearly 10 years of operating history. Our three core business areas are global shipping, logistics, and commodity trading.

Currently operating route: South Pacific Lane

Upcoming routes: Southeast Asia, Middle East (Persian Gulf / Red Sea), Latin America

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for an experienced operations professional to join our Singapore team as a Chartering & Voyage Operations Executive. In this role, you will be responsible for chartering vessels from shipowners at competitive hire rates, managing the full voyage lifecycle, and ensuring every voyage is executed efficiently and profitably. You will work closely with shipowners, brokers, port agents, and the Sales team.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Negotiate and conclude Time Charter Trip (TCT) and Voyage Charter agreements with shipowners and brokers
• Review, negotiate, and finalise Charter Party (C/P) terms, conditions, and rider clauses
• Evaluate voyage economics - bunker costs, port costs, hire rates, and freight income - to ensure profitability before fixing
• Manage full post-fixture voyage operations from fixture confirmation to voyage completion
• Coordinate with port agents, terminals, and vessel masters on arrival, berthing, cargo operations, and departure
• Monitor vessel performance against C/P warranties - speed, fuel consumption, and off-hire events
• Plan and manage bunker procurement across voyages to optimise cost and vessel performance
• Handle all shipping documentation including Bills of Lading (B/L), Notices of Readiness (NOR), Statements of Facts (SOF), and Letters of Indemnity (LOI)
• Calculate laytime and manage demurrage and despatch claims accurately and within time limits
• Prepare voyage P&L reports and commercial performance analysis for management review
• Track freight market indices (BDI, BCI, BSI) and provide regular market updates to support commercial decisions
• Coordinate with Sales team on cargo requirements, vessel positions, and tonnage matching

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Experience (Any of the following backgrounds are relevant)

• Dry bulk vessel operator (shipowner or OP side) with TCT/COA execution, voyage P&L management, and post-fixture operations experience
• Tanker chartering & operations - post-fixture depth, laytime calculations, freight invoicing, demurrage settlements
• Dry bulk or tanker shipbroking - fixture negotiation, Charter Party terms knowledge, and freight market understanding
• Commodity trading with direct shipping/freight exposure - voyage economics, cargo contracts, and cost management
• Ship agency operations with port cost management, PDA/FDA, vessel turnaround and documentation experience

Skills & Competencies

• Working knowledge of Charter Party terms and international shipping practices
• Familiar with shipping documentation - B/L, NOR, SOF, laytime calculations, demurrage
• Analytical mindset
• Able to manage multiple voyages simultaneously under commercial pressure with strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of IMOS or similar shipping software is an advantage

Education

• Minimum: Diploma in Maritime Business, Shipping, or related field