Vessel Operator

Main Responsibilities

This role requires efficient control and close liaison with other counterparties in remote locations. The key tasks assigned include:

• Operate and be responsible for the end-to-end management of all allocated vessels’ shipping operations matter, for Dry Cargo ships

• Communicate and liaise with vessel owner’s/ship masters/charterers, trading team and other relevant stakeholders on voyage instructions

• Responsible for following up on post fixture activities

• Manage assigned external relations with customers and / or suppliers

• Support and lead process improvement initiatives as required

• Ensure and champion a close and harmonious working relationship with the relevant Commercial team

• Collaborate effectively with other Freight Platform desks

 

 

Experience

• 3-4 years’ experience as Operator of Voyage/ Time Charter dry bulk vessel, minimally 8-10 vessels at a time

• Significant and demonstrated customer or supplier relationship skills

• An interest in and aptitude for people management

• Knowledge of macroeconomics including trade flows

• Commercial Maturity/Shipping or Economic studies

• Prociency in English

• Sea-going experience desirable but not essential

• Proficient in use of technology particularly Excel, Word, Shipping system (strong preference for IMOS).

 

Other skills

• Familiarity with Sedna and IMOS would be an advantage

• Customer focused and relationship building with key accounts (Internal Customers and Shipowners)

• Accountability and strong sense of ownership, team play and collaboration.

• Enjoys working to tight time constraints

• Personal drive and the ability to motivate others

• Possess Negotiation skills

• Innovative, adaptive and flexible

• Good verbal and written communication

Additional Information for the job

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

We offer

• A workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity
• Regular events that foster team engagement
• Access to Training and Development
• Hybrid work arrangement offered (availability varies by role).
• Comprehensive insurance coverage and flexible benefits