Senior Vessel Operator- Singapore

We are working with a privately held firm involved primarily in the international trading and merchandising of agricultural commodities, with operations in more than 50 countries worldwide.

Our client is currently looking for a Senior Vessel Operator based in Singapore, the main accountabilities for this position are:

•Operate and be responsible for the end to end management of all allocated vessels’ shipping operations matter, for Dry Cargo ships 
•Communicate and liaise with vessel owner’s/ship masters/charterers, trading team and other relevant stakeholders on voyage instructions 
•Responsible for following up on post fixture activities 
•Manage assigned external relations with customers and/or suppliers 
•Support and lead process improvement initiatives as required 
•Ensure and champion a close and harmonious working relationship with the relevant Commercial team 
•Collaborate effectively with other Freight Platform desks

To be successful for this role our client is looking for someone with the following knowledge and experience:

•Minimum 5 years' experience as an Operator of Voyage/Time Charter dry bulk vessel, minimally 8-10 vessels at a time
•Significant and demonstrated customer or supplier relationship skills 
•An interest in and aptitude for people management 
•Knowledge of macroeconomics including trade flows 
•Commercial Maturity/Shipping or Economic studies 
•Fluent in English essential, with other languages an advantage
•Sea-going experience desirable but not essential
•Proficient in the use of technology particularly Excel, Word, Shipping system (strong preference for IMOS).