Team Lead - Freight Operations

Role Purpose Statement :

This role, reporting to the Freight Operations Lead , who is in turn part of the Trade Execution leadership team will be responsible for all aspects of the voyage ranging from the initial cleaning instructions, planning and effective operation of full voyage including cargo and bunkers calculations, hire and freight payments along with are responsible for working in liaise with all internal and external stakeholders such as traders, various vendors, brokers and ship owners in addition supporting to Bunge Global Laytime and Trade Execution and Trading teams.

The successful candidate will work upstream with the Origin/destination execution Teams to understand and derive solutions to sustainable and efficient execution, defining profitable Post fixture liquidation module , support SLA’s for key deliverables, support and report on product classification , act as a liaison with Traders, Accounting , Global execution, Auditors, and key stakeholders.

Main Accountabilities

• Planning and operations of all aspects of the voyage ranging from the initial instructions to final redelivery.
• Elaboration of the stowage plan in coordination with trade/chartering to optimize it as per Bunge requirement.
• Liaising with ship owners for cleaning instructions and follow up if required.
• Optimization on bunkers.
• Preparation and follow up on freight payments through to the finalization.
• Appointing agents.
• Communication with owners, charterers, brokers, traders, insurance
• Coaching of trainees and newcomers on company and department activities.
• Feedback on average costs vs. estimates.
• Perform vessel screening to ensure compliance as per Bunge Global guidelines – Review of reports, Check availability of vessel charter party agreement, vessel certificates and others
• Monitor loading/discharge operations and coordinate with surveyors and load port agents
• Produce and retain documentation in accordance with internal and external policies’ and procedures’ requirements
• Review counterparty claims and disputes and liaise with internal and external counterparties as to the correctness of the calculation
• Assistance on all claims matter

Impact/Dimensions

Responsible for vessel operation of around 40 TC and 90 VC vessels. It includes more than 3M tonnage for Bunge in a financial year.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Target minimum 10% increment in Freight PnL by optimizing voyages.
• Target minimum 10% Bunker cost optimization.
• Timely settlement of all claims from third parties including Hires.

Major Opportunities and Decisions

• Highly organized and able to work within required timeliness and applicable KPI’s

• Flexible and adaptive to changing conditions in the business/market environment

• Strong customer service, communication skills/soft skills

• Attention to details, process oriented and analytical skills

• Work well as part of a team to achieve a common objective

• Effective decision making and problem solving

Key Relationships, Stakeholders & Interfaces

Internal: Freight, Operations/Execution teams, Chartering/Trading teams.

External: Owners, brokers, Port agencies, Freight service providers and various vendors.

Knowledge and Technical Competencies

• Experienced with the IMOS and SOFTMAR integrated voyage handling.
• MICS Member.( preferred)
• Good understanding of contracts, charter parties and key laytime/demurrage provisions and the terminology associated with the petroleum industry and commercial commodities.(Preferred)
• Knowledge and understanding of marine and terminal operations. (Preferred)
• Ability to provide high quality level of customer service to internal & external stakeholders involved in contract execution & settlement
• Ability to work independently, efficiently and deliver high quality output under time pressure
• Independent and meticulous with figures
• Strong written & oral communications skills in English.
• Strong problem solving & organization skills
• Experience in managing people and processes through a sustained period of change
• Excellent computer skills and competency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

Education/Experience

• 5-7 Years of experience in Vessel Operation.
• Relevant experience in handling Oil tankers mainly Veg Oils.
• Minimum Education Qualification – Graduation.
• Sailing experience

Distinct Advantage

• Experience working in a similar Shared Services Centre setup
• Experience in processing of high volumes of transactions
• Experience in workflow tools and document imaging systems
• Strong customer service, communication skills/soft skills