Tanker Freight Operator

Javelin Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global commodities firm in Singapore is seeking a Tanker Freight Operator to lead their tanker fleet operations. The position demands at least 2 years of experience in tanker operations and a strong grasp of charter party terms. The ideal candidate will manage voyage planning, establish vendor relationships, and ensure compliance in operations. This role offers competitive benefits including a discretionary bonus and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Income protection

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience working in tanker operations for a trading house or ship owner.
• Strong understanding of tanker charter parties.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Optimise P&L of vessels through effective voyage planning.
• Establish and grow relationships with ship owners and agents.
• Monitor voyage performance and bunker planning.
• Oversee cargo documentation and issue freight invoices.

Skills

Fluent in English

Understanding of tanker charter parties

Proficiency in MS Office and IMOS

Clear communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

IMOS

MS Office

Job description

About Javelin

Javelin Global Commodities is a leading global commodities marketing, trading, logistics services and investment firm with offices in London, New York, San Diego, St Louis, Zug, India, Australia and Singapore. Javelin was founded in 2015 and now operates across 50 countries and six continents with respect to more than 20 different commodities across thermal coal, metallurgical coal, iron ore, metals, hydrocarbons, power, freight, softs, and renewables.

Established in 2015, Javelin employs approximately 200 people and is a unique place to grow your career. We take pride in our values, global reach, meritocratic culture and strong work ethic. Our success over the years has been built on our guiding principles of customer service, creativity, transparency, integrity, and responsibility.

Whilst our footprint grows, we still foster a small-company atmosphere. We have a flat company structure and encourage collaboration across all seniority levels, teams and locations to generate the best ideas. We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and organise various social evenings, sports clubs and lunchtime activities. Our London office has an on-site gym, golf/sports facilities. Discover more at http://www.jvln.com/.

The Role

We are looking for a Tanker Freight Operator to join our growing freight team in Singapore. You will be the lead operator overseeing our Tanker Fleet reporting directly to the Freight Trader. We are seeking a driven individual who will play a key role in developing our tanker operations team, with the freedom to innovate and shape the desk as it grows.

Responsibilities

• Optimise P&L of vessels by efficient voyage planning and communicating updates in a timely manner.
• Prepare and issue voyage orders to owners ensuring compliance with charterers instructions and internal procedures.
• Establish and grow working relationships with ship owners, agents and customers throughout operations.
• Monitor voyage performance, speed & consumptions and bunker planning.
• Responsible for agency appointments, pre-funding and coordinating with agents to facilitate smooth operations at ports.
• Diligently carry out pre-fixture requirements from freight trader, this includes vessel clearance, freight calculations and optimisation of pre/post fixture activities.
• Have a strong understanding of Charter Party terms and support freight desk when negotiating in pre-fixture.
• Oversee all cargo documentation including NORs, LOPs, B/L instructions and LOIs.
• Keep IMOS updated and voyage documentation filed according to our internal process. Issue freight invoices and monitor all costs associated with voyages.

Skills and Experience Required

• Fluent in English both written and spoken. Additional languages are a plus.
• 2+ years’ experience working in tanker operations for a trading house, ship owner or oil major.
• Minimum bachelor’s level degree or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of tanker charter parties (Shelltime, BPVoy, ExxonVoy, Asbatankvoy, etc.)
• Proficiency in MS Office and IMOS.
• Clear communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and under pressure in a fast-paced environment that often requires out-of-hours coverage.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Income protection