Ship Chartering Manager/Executive (MPP/Dry)

KITA SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kita Solutions Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking an experienced Chartering Manager/Executive for the MPP and Dry Bulk team. The role focuses on physical freight sales and chartering, with a primary emphasis on the Pacific market.

You will lead sale and chartering of dry cargo services, coordinate with operations and legal, and manage fixtures, voyage execution, and customer relationships with integrity and commercial discipline.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in MPP/Project Cargo or Dry Bulk freight and chartering.
• Experience in trading houses as Charterers, Traders, Shipbrokers, or Shipowners/Operators.
• Strong knowledge of the Pacific dry bulk trades or MPP/project cargo segment.
• Proven track record in physical freight trading and chartering with strong negotiation skills.
• Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and make informed commercial decisions within delegated authority.
• A team player who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sale and chartering of physical freight and dry cargo shipping services (MPP/Project Cargo and Dry Bulk).
• Execute and support commercial strategies, marketing efforts, and business development across the Pacific region and beyond.
• Maintain and expand relationships with existing and potential customers, brokers, and freight forwarders.
• Deliver high-quality customer service by providing tailored freight solutions and ensuring timely and effective communication.
• Engage in business transactions with transparency and strong integrity, ensuring the protection of the company’s financial interests, brand, and reputation.
• Coordinate commercial activities with internal departments including operations, technical teams, port captains, and legal.
• Assume financial responsibility for fixtures, voyage execution, and contracts, including negotiating commercially protective terms.
• Monitor and report on voyage performance and provide thorough post-fixture and customer service follow-up.
• Timely escalation of commercial issues, disputes, or customer concerns to management.
• Contribute to the collection and sharing of market intelligence within the global commercial team.
• Provide commercial support and coverage for colleagues when required, including charter-in/out activities, voyage calculations, and report generation.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team player

Independent decision making

Job description

Position: Chartering Manager/Executive - MPP and Dry Bulk

Department: MPP/Project Cargo and Dry Cargo Freight Sales & Chartering

Work Location: Town Area

THE ROLE:

Our client is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Chartering Manager/Executive to join their MPP and Dry Bulk team in Singapore. This position focuses on physical freight sales and chartering activities, with a primary emphasis on the Pacific market.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the sale and chartering of physical freight and dry cargo shipping services (MPP/Project Cargo and Dry Bulk).
• Execute and support commercial strategies, marketing efforts, and business development across the Pacific region and beyond.
• Maintain and expand relationships with existing and potential customers, brokers, and freight forwarders.
• Deliver high-quality customer service by providing tailored freight solutions and ensuring timely and effective communication.
• Engage in business transactions with transparency and strong integrity, ensuring the protection of the company’s financial interests, brand, and reputation.
• Coordinate commercial activities with internal departments including operations, technical teams, port captains, and legal.
• Assume financial responsibility for fixtures, voyage execution, and contracts, including negotiating commercially protective terms.
• Monitor and report on voyage performance and provide thorough post-fixture and customer service follow-up.
• Timely escalation of commercial issues, disputes, or customer concerns to management.
• Contribute to the collection and sharing of market intelligence within the global commercial team.
• Provide commercial support and coverage for colleagues when required, including charter-in/out activities, voyage calculations, and report generation.

REQUIREMENT

• A commercially oriented professional with 2-5 years of relevant experience in MPP/Project Cargo or Dry Bulk freight and chartering.
• Candidate with experience in trading houses as Charterers, Traders, Shipbrokers, or Shipowners/Operators.
• Strong knowledge of the Pacific dry bulk trades or MPP/project cargo segment.Proven track record in physical freight trading and chartering with strong negotiation skills.
• Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and make informed commercial decisions within delegated authority.
• A team player who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Capable of building and maintaining strong relationships across the industry - including clients, brokers, and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Kita Solutions Pte Ltd

EA Licence No:22C1420

Tommy Lim

R23113357