At calibr:e, we're not your traditional recruiters. We don't just fill roles—we build careers and help businesses thrive by connecting the best talents with the right opportunities.

Our team is made up of seasoned industry professionals and highly experienced headhunters, blending deep functional expertise with technical know-how. We are committed to supporting businesses efficiently and effectively, while offering candidates meaningful career advancements. At calibr:e, we're shaping the future of recruitment by fostering innovation, collaboration, and growth.

The Opportunity

Our client is a premier global agri-commodity merchant with an annual turnover exceeding US$3 billion. They specialize in trading and processing more than 30 commodities, including pulses, grains, oilseeds, animal feed, edible nuts, and sugar, across a network of 50 countries. In recent years, the company has expanded its focus to include the development of innovative plant-based ingredients and products. They are currently seeking a highly experienced Dry Bulk Chartering Manager/Freight Trader in Singapore.

Responsibilities:

Combines chartering execution with freight P&L and commercial strategy — moving beyond pure vessel fixing to drive freight profitability.
Lead voyage chartering for dry bulk vessels, securing competitive freight rates and Charter Party terms for agri-commodity cargoes.
Collaborate closely with internal traders to align freight strategies with sales and procurement activities.
Select appropriate vessel sizes across the handy to panamax spectrum based on cargo type, route, and market conditions.
Build and maintain relationships with ship owners, brokers, and chartering counterparts to support business development.
Monitor market trends and provide actionable intelligence to support pricing and risk decisions.
Oversee post-fixture processes including laytime calculations, demurrage settlement, and dispute resolution.

*responsibilities are truncated and non-exhaustive.

Requirements:

Degree in Maritime Studies, Business, Logistics, or other relevant disciplines
10–15 years of progressive dry bulk chartering/freight trading experience, preferably with exposure to grains, pulses, or oilseeds
Strong knowledge of chartering markets and vessel types across the Handy to Panamax range
Proven ability to work closely with trading teams in a fast-paced, commercial environment
Established network of industry contacts including ship owners, brokers, and cargo interests
Solid understanding of voyage and time charter party contracts, freight calculations, and post-fixture operations
Familiarity with both bulk and containerized shipping is an advantage
Demonstrated track record of elevating a freight or chartering function from cost-focused to profit-driven is highly desirable

If you are excited about this opportunity, apply NOW!

Due to high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We will keep candidates not shortlisted for future suitable opportunities.

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