CHARTERING MANAGER

at  GOLDEN STENA BAYCREST TANKERS PTE LTD

SPECIFIC SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIRED

• Strong communications, negotiating & customer relations skills.
• Knowledge of marine economic analysis and of industry charter party terms and conditions.
• Knowledge of shipping cargoes and familiar with all related laws and regulations
• Ability to achieve results in a demanding and challenging environment
• A team player and computer literate.
• Relevant business degree or diploma or equivalent to min 10 years’ experience in chartering of product and chemical tankers.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Seeks best possible employment opportunities for the company owned, time-charter and commercially managed tonnage and make sure cargoes shipped in the most efficient and economical way, consistent with the company objectives, budgets and business plan.
• Maintains close liaison and good relations with customers, tanker brokers, and ship owners by meetings, phone calls and socializing.
• Manages the charter negotiating processes assigned to this office.
• Negotiates charters to satisfy customer requirements in accordance with relevant contracts and within time and cost parameters.
• Identifies opportunities in the tanker market which could be developed into profit opportunities for the company.
• Performs economic analysis, identifies and evaluates alternative chartering strategies to ensure best economics are obtained for the company.
• Provides market intelligence, updates and industry changes to management and staff on a regular basis.
• Ensures charter party terms are consistent with company procedures and in line with standard industry practice.
• Collaborate closely with the operations and commercial teams to ensure seamless charter execution.
• Attends industry, government and other meetings to stay abreast of changing industry conditions including new or proposed rules and regulations affecting the company.
• Adheres to all current company policies and procedures.

IMPACT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

• Negotiates individual charterers with freight commitments.
• Accountable to the Managing Director.