Senior Chartering Manager (Container)

SALLING SEARCH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international shipping company in Singapore is seeking a Senior Chartering Manager with 8-10 years of experience in chartering, commercial negotiation skills, and fluency in English and Mandarin. The role involves sourcing and securing vessels, negotiating contracts, and developing chartering strategies. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and demonstrate strong commercial acumen and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of chartering experience, ideally within container liner shipping.
• Proven success in charter negotiations with knowledge of vessel specs.
• Effective communicator with strong reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and secure vessels for spot and time charters.
• Negotiate charter terms and finalize contracts.
• Develop chartering strategies based on market insights.

Skills

Chartering experience

Strong commercial acumen

Effective communication

Stakeholder management

Fluency in Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's degree in Maritime, Shipping, Business

Job description

Salling Search is currently assisting an international shipping company to look for a Senior Chartering Manager (Container) for their Singapore office.
Only candidates with the following experience and qualifications will be considered for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and secure vessels for spot and time charters aligned with business needs.
• Negotiate charter terms and finalise contracts, ensuring compliance and risk management.
• Develop chartering strategies based on market insights and company goals.
• Manage relationships with cargo owners, shipowners, brokers, and charterers.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support charter execution and monitor performance.
• Track market trends and fixture data, providing commercial insights and reporting to leadership.

Requirements

• 8–10 years of chartering experience, ideally within the container liner shipping sector.
• Bachelor's degree in Maritime, Shipping, Business, or related discipline.
• Proven success in charter negotiations, with sound knowledge of vessel specs and market pricing.
• Strong commercial acumen, with P&L experience and decision-making ability.
• Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management and reporting skills.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin is required to liaise effectively with Chinese stakeholders.

Reach out to Jenelle Pang at [e-mail] if this opportunity interests you.

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