Vice-President, Chartering

WHO WE ARE | THE COMPANY

Fednav, headquartered in Montreal, is the largest oceangoing shipowning and chartering group in Canada engaged in ocean transportation of mainly bulk cargoes on a worldwide basis.  With 75 years of experience and expertise, we are a driven, innovative, and respected organization committed to our employees and customers.

Reporting to the EVP of the Marine Department, we are currently seeking a Vice-President, Chartering. We are looking for a talented and inspiring leader responsible for the Chartering Supramax desk.

Location: TBD - Montreal (Canada) or Europe

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING | THE ROLE

The successful candidate is responsible for:

  • Planning and execute the strategy, business plans, targets and leadership duties of the Supramax desk
  • Leading a global team of Chartering Team Leaders for the Supramax desk who conduct daily chartering in/out including the conclusion and contract management of spot, time charter (TC), contract of affreightment (COA), voyage charter (CVS), derivatives and commercial joint ventures
  • The top line revenue and time charter cost (TCC) of the Supramax desk
  • Drivomh business development through its team and in collaboration with the Business Development desk
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers
  • Acting as an active member of the Marine Leadership Team
  • Engaging, inspiring, and motivating the Supramax Chartering team
  • Developing chartering goals and targets for the department

WHAT YOU BRING | THE PERSON

The ideal candidate has:

  • A minimum of seven years’ chartering experience
  • Ability to demonstrate significant commercial acumen and business development skills
  • Proven ability to develop chartering strategy and turn it into actionable goals
  • Experience in developing business cases and using data to drive performance
  • Demonstrated experience with delivery through others
  • Proven ability to collaborate with team members across functions, at all levels through an open, engaging, and collaborative style
  • A great communicator with superior interpersonal skills
  • Confidence working in an international, multi-continent organization with diverse cultures
  • Fluency in English

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https://www.fednav.com/newsletters/TM/Marine/VPChartering.html