Senior Associate, Tanker Operations

Main Areas of Responsibility: Responsible for the optimal operations of all vessels (Owned / Chartered in) of the Group.

Monitor vessels’ movements/ETAs and update/send forecast of vessel daily plus forecast of freight payments.

To prepare/disseminate voyage orders and monitor the progress of vessels/voyages.

To optimize cargo loadable, check stowage for single or multi-grade cargoes and any restrictions for load and discharge ports.

Agency fee negotiation / appointment / scrutinize & timely arrange remittance for port disbursement advance & final port disbursements.

Liaise with agents and terminals to ensure vessels meet the port requirements and restrictions and optimize vessels’ quick turnaround in port.

Ensure timely arrangement of freight payment preparation and issuance of corresponding invoices.

Check and ensure all Bill of Lading / LOIs are correctly drafted and issued.

Monitor the status of L/Cs and ensure Receivers’ LOI are duly secured prior to issuance of LOIs to vessel owners for release of cargo without Original BL.

Assist traders to collate / update port info and data to facilitate planning of cargo schedule/shipments.

Able to perform post fixture calculations for the shipments.

Familiar with Shipnet / IMOS or other electronic voyage management system.

To monitor vessel bunker requirement / negotiate and stem bunker as required.

Monitor the performance of all vessels, including TC vessel and performance claims.

Build good working rapport and network with all destination port authorities etc.

Requirements: Degree and/ or Diploma in Shipping / Logistics Studies, Commerce or its equivalent At least 2 years of related experience in the shipping industry.

(Palm Oil / Tankers experiences preferred) Possess good working knowledge in shipping operations Possess problem-solving skills Possess good business and numerical acumen with leadership & communication skills.

Results-oriented and performance-driven