Chartering Operations Specialist

Bechtel; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Bechtel Global Logistics (BGL) in Houston, TX seeks a Chartering Operations Specialist to manage marine chartering and logistics for projects in the Americas and beyond. You will ensure safe, timely, and economical delivery of goods, develop BI reports, and monitor KPIs to support project success.

The role involves coordinating with multiple functions, reviewing BSPs, budgets, and schedules, and integrating safety requirements across logistics activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, International Maritime Business or related field; 1–2 years of experience or 5–6 years in lieu of a degree.
• Project logistics execution experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs chartering operations for domestic and international shipments to ensure safe, timely delivery.
• Reviews service provider statements, drawings, and bills of lading; notes discrepancies and proposes corrective actions per Bechtel policies.
• Assists with development of logistics budgets, reforecasting, cost trends and deviations.
• Supports FEED and EPC feasibility transport studies and the development of project logistics execution plans (PLEP).
• Assists in developing and implementing chartering programs to improve efficiency, safety, quality, and cost.
• Coordinates with cross-functional teams to meet project demand and key metrics.
• Maintains relationships with carriers and third parties to ensure ongoing project planning and execution.
• Supports timely entry of shipment tracking data into the TMS for visibility and reporting.
• Assists with TMS procedures, trainings, and planning for execution.
• Ensures chartering operations align with corporate and functional requirements.
• Monitors LSP KPIs to ensure contracted services meet project requirements.
• Assists with logistics reports and performance metrics as required.
• Supports continuous improvement to optimize cost and processes.

Skills

Marine cargo chartering

Maritime operations

Incoterms

English communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, International Maritime Business or related field

Tools

Power BI

Smart Sheet

DSCS

Transportation Management System (TMS)

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: None
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Houston, TX

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Job Summary:

Bechtel Global Logistics (BGL) is seeking a Chartering Operations Specialist that will be based in Houston, TX and supporting projects in the Americas and other regions. The position will be responsible for performing marine chartering and logistics responsibilities of moderate complexity in support of project requirements to ensure the safe, timely, and economical delivery of goods to meet project requirements. Ensure assigned logistics chartering operations, including LSP performance, are in compliance with the contract and within schedules and budgets. Develop reports using business intelligence (BI) /analytics tools to track and monitor various KPIs in support of project and functional initiatives.

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs chartering operations responsibilities for domestic, international multi-leg and complex specialized shipment in support of project requirements to ensure the safe, timely, and economical delivery of goods to meet project requirements
• Reviews logistics service provider method statement, drawings, and bill of lading and notate any discrepancies and propose actions to minimize any deviation with booking note and Bechtel policies, and procedures.
• Assists with the development of logistics budget, estimates reforecast, cost trend and deviation tracking, and logistics acquisition plan.
• Supports FEED and EPC feasibility transport studies, budget strategy, estimating, and the development of project logistics execution plan (PLEP).
• Assists in developing and implementing chartering programs that improve operations efficiency, safety, quality, and cost.
• Coordinates and collaborates with various functions/disciplines teams to meet project operational demand and core metrics.
• Maintains communication and relationship with carriers, warranty surveyor and other third parties' providers to ensure constant project planning and execution
• Assists the Operations Manager and project logistics lead as requested.
• Supports timely entry of shipment tracking data into the Transportation Management System (TMS) to provide visibility shipment status and utilize standard tools to maintain critical data tracking and project reporting.
• Assists with Transportation Management System procedures and work instructions, trainings, and planning for execution.
• Ensures project chartering operations is consistent with well-established and clear corporate and functional requirements.
• Ensure continual monitoring of LSP key performance indicator (KPI) to ensure services are carried out as contracted for and to ensure that project requirements are satisfied, and equipment requirements performance conforms to standards as reflected in LSP scope.
• Assists in preparation of logistics reports or performance metrics as required to satisfy project information requirements.
• Assists with functional initiatives and continuous improvement strategies to drive LSP performance metrics and leverage data to optimize cost and improve processes.
• Assists with filing and resolution of logistics service provider claims.
• Integrates safety requirements and measures in all Logistics activities.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, International Maritime Business or a related technical field and 1-2 years of experience or 5-6 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Project logistics execution experience preferred.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of marine cargo chartering and maritime operations
• Knowledge of importing and exporting formalities and processes
• Knowledge of domestic and international trade and delivery terms, Incoterms
• Knowledge of business intelligence/analytics tools such as Artificial Intelligence, Smart Sheet, and Power BI is preferred
• Developing professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.
• Knowledge of industry packing, marking, and shipping requirements.
• Knowledge of DSCS (Digital Supply Chain System) and Transportation Management System tools, procedures, and trainings.
• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written English communication skills.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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