Commercial Operations Manager (Dry Bulk)

Innergy Consulting Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique dry bulk shipowner in Singapore is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to enhance the daily operational performance and profitability of its fleet. The successful candidate will have a strong background in dry bulk commercial operations and must possess excellent communication and negotiation skills. The role involves overseeing voyages, market trend analysis, and supporting business expansion efforts. Interested applicants should submit their CV to the provided email.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial operations of dry bulk vessels.
• Drive voyage profitability through performance metrics.
• Supervise execution of voyages and coordinate teams.
• Prepare commercial and operational reports.

Skills

Managing voyage profitability

Operational efficiency improvement

Market trends analysis

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Proficient in MS Office

Experience with voyage management systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies

Tools

IMOS

Veson

Job description

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.

Market Intelligence & Reporting

• 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

• Bachelor’s 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).

To apply, please send your CV to [e-mail]

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