Commercial Operations Manager

Innergy Consulting Pte.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime operations firm in Singapore seeks a Commercial Operations Manager to oversee the commercial and operational performance of dry bulk vessels. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience in dry bulk operations, strong P&L knowledge, and excellent negotiation skills. Responsibilities include managing voyage profitability, leading chartering decisions, and enhancing fleet performance. This role provides a strategic opportunity to support company growth within an expanding market.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years experience in dry bulk commercial operations.
• Proven track record of optimizing voyage performance and operational efficiency.
• Strong understanding of charter party terms and claims handling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial operations of owned and chartered-in dry bulk vessels.
• Supervise execution of voyages and coordinate with masters and charterers.
• Monitor freight market trends and prepare regular reports for management.

Skills

Voyage profitability monitoring

P&L management

Chartering decision support

Operational efficiency improvement

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping, Logistics, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Voyage management systems (e.g., IMOS, Veson)

Job description

About the job Commercial Operations Manager

We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager for a boutique sized dry bulk shipowner that is based in Singapore. The Operations Manager will oversee the daily commercial and operational performance of the company's owned dry bulk vessels and chartered-in fleet. This role is responsible for maximizing voyage profitability, ensuring efficient vessel operations, and supporting the company's growth strategy as it expands its chartering and trading activities.

Responsibilities

Commercial & Strategic Oversight

• Oversee commercial operations of owned and chartered-in dry bulk vessels to ensure optimal fleet performance.
• Drive voyage profitability through proactive monitoring of P&L, costs, and performance metrics.
• Provide commercial input for chartering decisions, including voyage estimates, risk assessment, and fixture review.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to improve yield, utilization, and operational efficiency.
• Support business expansion through evaluation and onboarding of chartered-in vessels.

Operational Management

• Supervise the execution of voyages, ensuring smooth coordination across masters, charterers, and agents.
• Review and approve voyage instructions, laytime statements, and demurrage/despatch settlements.
• Oversee bunker procurement strategy, port cost optimization, and vendor performance.
• Anticipate and resolve voyage-related issues to minimize delays and claims exposure.
• Monitor freight market trends, voyage performance data, and competitor activity.
• Prepare regular commercial and operational reports for management review.
• Contribute insights to strategic planning and fleet deployment decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping, Logistics, or a related field.
• Minimum 8-10 years experience in dry bulk commercial operations, preferably with both owned and chartered-in vessels.
• Strong understanding of charter party terms, voyage P&L, and claims handling.
• Proven track record of optimizing voyage performance and operational efficiency.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with a proactive, hands‑on approach.
• Proficient in MS Office and voyage management systems (e.g., IMOS, Veson, or similar).