Head of Chartering, Supramax - Asia

Fednav, headquartered in Montreal, is the largest international dry bulk shipping group in Canada engaged in worldwide ocean transportation. Fednav has five international offices established on four continents. Founded in 1944, we are a driven, innovative, and respected organization committed to our employees and customers.

Reporting to the Vice-President, Supramax Chartering, we are currently seeking a Head of Chartering that will be responsible for managing, coaching, and developing the Supramax Chartering team for Asia in the execution of Fednav's chartering business, which includes managing resources and risks.

Location: Singapore office

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING | THE ROLE

The Successful Candidate Is Responsible For

• Lead and manage the Asia supramax chartering team to achieve business objectives and maximize profitability.
• Establish and implement chartering strategies to optimize fleet utilization and market positioning.
• Develop and maintain statistics, benchmarks, and quality reports and drive performance.
• Make data-driven decisions using analytics to assess market conditions, including supply and demand dynamics.
• Negotiate and finalize charter party agreements with clients and brokers.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless operations and customer satisfaction.
• Provide regular reports and updates to senior management on chartering activities and performance.

WHAT YOU BRING | THE PERSON

The Ideal Candidate Has

• Bachelor's degree in Maritime Studies, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the shipping industry, with a focus on chartering.
• 1-2 years’ experience managing a team.
• Ability to build relationships and develop trust.
• Engaging management style creating positive team interactions.
• Proven track record of successful chartering and negotiation skills.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• In-depth knowledge of maritime regulations and market dynamics.
• Ability to delegate and develop a result-oriented team.
• Flexible to work outside of office hours.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools.
• Fluency in English.

Fednav has retained Helm Recruitment to conduct this search on their behalf. For more information about this opportunity, please contact Filippa Church Ernstroem, Lead Search Consultant at Helm by email at filippa@helmgrow.com.

Honesty, integrity, commitment to professional excellence, regard for employees, and corporate responsibility define our values.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Industries: Maritime