Operations Manager

BLUMENTHAL ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime logistics company based in Singapore is looking for a professional to take charge of post-fixture operations for assigned vessels. Responsibilities include coordinating vessel schedules, maintaining voyage management software, and analyzing vessel performance. The ideal candidate should possess solid knowledge of Dry Bulk shipping and Voyage Charter Parties, be proficient in English and Microsoft Office, and ideally have experience with Shipnet software. The role requires proactive planning and relationship development with external shipping partners.

Qualifications

• Great understanding of Dry Bulk shipping and related cargoes.
• Ability to plan and execute in a structured and proactive manner.
• Good understanding of Voyage Charter Parties.
• Proficient in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Ability to work with Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of Shipnet voyage software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth post-fixture operations of assigned vessels.
• Arrange and monitor vessels’ sailing schedules and port activities.
• Maintain internal voyage management software.
• Issue invoices and collect outstanding payments.
• Monitor vessels’ performance and avoid off-hire.
• Analyse economic performance compared to trip pre-calculations.
• Study upcoming regulations and advise colleagues on necessary actions.
• Develop relationships with external parties in shipping.

Skills

Understanding of Dry Bulk shipping

Planning and execution skills

Understanding of Voyage Charter Parties

English language proficiency

Microsoft Office proficiency

Knowledge of Shipnet voyage software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for ensuring smooth post-fixture operations of assigned vessels in close cooperation with our chartering desk, the vessels’ masters and all relevant external parties (charterers, agents, shippers, receivers, terminals and bunker suppliers)
• Arrange, coordinate and monitor vessels’ sailing schedule and vessels’ port activities
• Maintaining the internal voyage management software
• Issue invoices, collect outstanding hire/freight, handle agents and order bunker stems
• Monitor closely vessels’ performance (speed-consumption) and avoid off-hire
• Analyse the economic performance of the vessels by comparing the actual results in relation to the pre-calculation of the trip
• Studying upcoming regulations and requirements and advising colleagues on needed actions
• Keep a close eye on all related markets next to Dry Bulk shipping
• Developing and intensifying relationships with relevant external parties (charterers, agents, shippers, receivers, terminals and bunker suppliers)
• Support colleagues with ad-hoc tasks as required

Qualifications

• Great understanding of Dry Bulk shipping and related cargoes, particularly with voyages
• Ability to plan and execute in a structured and proactive manner
• Good understanding of Voyage Charter Parties
• Since we are operating worldwide, good knowledge of English is required. Additional language skills are a plus
• Ability to work with Microsoft Office products
• Knowledge of Shipnet voyage software is a plus