Shipping Ops (CPP/DPP) – Commodities Trading House
Responsibilities:
- Issue voyage instructions and develop multi-grade stowage plans, optimising cargo, bunkers, and vessel routing (speed/consumption, weather, deadlines)
- Support chartering with port/terminal screening, cost assessments, and vessel vetting in line with company criteria
- Advise on tank cleaning procedures and cargo contamination claims
- Arrange bunkering for the time-chartered fleet and negotiate shipping contracts (agency, towage, mooring)
- Provide initial legal support on shipping matters and contribute to charter party clause discussions
- Maintain shipping systems (e.g. IMOS) and ETRM interface, with P&L accountability and financial reconciliations
- Report on voyage cost variances and post-voyage optimisation outcomes
Requirements:
- 3–5 years shipping experience with CPP/DPP cargo and vessels
- Entrepreneurial, structured, team-oriented mindset
- Sea-going navigating officer experience (management level) plus shore-side trading/shipping exposure is a plus
- Exposure to voyage/time charter claims
- Familiarity with standard tanker charter forms and basic freight/bunker risk management
