Bulk Vessel Chartering Manager

Bulk Vessel Chartering Manager

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Job Purpose

As a Bulk Vessel Chartering Manager, your core responsibility is to oversee and manage end-to-end vessel chartering and shipping operations involving bulk commodities. You will be expected to independently handle vessel negotiations, charter party agreements, shipping terms, and coordinate closely with brokers, shipowners, and ports. Your expertise ensures timely and cost-effective vessel movement, regulatory compliance, and smooth handling of Supramax, Panamax, and Cape-sized vessels. You will play a key role in optimizing operations and contributing to the business's strategic shipping and logistics decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Vessel Chartering & Operations

• Independently manage the chartering of Supramax, Panamax, and Cape vessels.
• Negotiate terms and conditions for charter parties including laytime, demurrage/dispatch, and freight rates.
• Handle all documentation and operational execution related to voyage and time charter contracts.
• Liaise with ship owners, brokers, port agents, and cargo interest parties to ensure timely vessel movement.
• Oversee loading/discharging operations and resolve any vessel-related operational issues.

Negotiation & Stakeholder Coordination

• Conduct commercial negotiations with brokers and vessel owners.
• Discuss and finalize sale terms, contractual agreements, and operational obligations.
• Maintain strong working relationships with brokers, shipping companies, and internal stakeholders.

Planning, Documentation & Compliance

• Calculate voyage estimates, laytime, demurrage/dispatch, and cost comparisons.
• Maintain charter party agreements and ensure adherence to international shipping laws and standards.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation, reporting, and regulatory filings.

Collaboration & Communication

• Coordinate with internal teams such as procurement, port team, and finance to align vessel planning with business goals.
• Communicate shipping schedules, risks, and changes to relevant stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Marine Studies, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum

  5 to 10 years

  of hands-on experience in vessel chartering, preferably with

  Supramax, Panamax, and Cape vessels

  .
• Prior experience in the coal or bulk shipping industry is highly preferred.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of the bulk shipping market, freight trading, and international maritime regulations.
• Knowledge of charter party clauses, shipping contracts, and industry-standard terms (e.g., lay time calculations, demurrage/dispatch).
• Familiarity with shipping documentation and port operations.

Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational capabilities.
• Ability to work independently under pressure and handle multi-party coordination.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of shipping logistics software is a plus.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive and solution-focused mindset.

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and capability
• Opportunities for leadership and career advancement
• Ongoing training and development programs