Operations Manager

at  Archer Daniels Midland Company

THE ROLE

• The Global Ocean Freight department (GOF) is responsible for overseeing the day to day voyage management of dry bulk vessels. Primary customers include internal ADM counterparts and destinations. The department serves as a liaison between the vessel owner and cargo receivers and handles all aspects of the ocean freight business. The group takes operational responsibility of vessels and cargoes controlled by ADM on a global basis.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The ideal candidate will be engaged in gaining a broad overview of all facets of the ocean freight business. This will include, but is not limited to—working in vessel operations, following the loading and discharge of bulk cargoes, initiating freight payments, claims handling, calculating laytime, and settlement of freight accounts.
• Additional duties consist of port agency appointments, voyage optimization and performance monitoring, and liaising between various internal departments globally.
• In addition to day to day activities, the candidate is expected to participate with Global Ocean Freight initiatives and projects, which require risk mitigation, asset management and cost avoidance solution.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree
• Deck License with time at sea is a plus
• Previous management experience is a plus
• Maritime background and prior sailing experience is preferred
• Minimum 7+ years’ experience operating dry bulk vessels
• Prior experience with voyage management systems such as IMOS, Softmar
• Prior experience with DA DESK
• Previous experience with Sea Cargo Charter and Scope 3 Emission reduction efforts
• Prior experience with bunker purchasing
• Knowledge and experience with Maritime regulations
• Experience with operating multiple commodities
• Experience cleaning cargo holds with managing expectations for loading next cargo
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to professionally communicate with internal customers and outside brokers and agents.
• Ability to communicate with all levels within the organization including senior management and global destinations
• Ability to problem solve and think outside of the box
• Works well within a dynamic group environment
• Critical thinker with proven track record of problem solving
• Independent decision making
• A positive attitude and continuous improvement of skillsets