Main Purpose:

As a Shipping Operator in Trafigura, you will have the opportunity to join a team that manages one of the world’s largest Time Charter fleets in the world, handling all aspects of Time Charter vessel operations for the company.
Your main responsibility is to ensure proper operation of TC vessels and increase performance, following global standards and international regulations at all times.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 2-5 years’ office experience for Seafarers or 4-6 years’ office experience for Non Seafarers   

• Strong business knowledge and commercial approach

• Ability to work in a multinational, challenging, fast-paced, high-pressure environment

• English proficiency (written and verbal)

•  Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders

• High IT system literacy, including various shipping management software

• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks 

• Data analysis and reporting capabilities

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake voyage planning to meet international regulations and respond to vessel operational issues

• Optimize bunker procurement and consumption strategies

• Review and coordinate stowage planning, cargo handling operations, and real-time issue resolution

• Coordinate agency appointments and provide voyage orders to vessels

• Monitor vessel performance throughout all voyages, including speed and consumption analysis

• Coordinate weather routing services and performance optimization initiatives

• Manage hold / tank cleaning optimization

• Handle vessel questionnaires, certificates, LOIs and all relevant supporting documentation

• Maintain and update company software systems with required operational data

• Collaborate with internal and external counterparties to ensure smooth management of ongoing operations, including pre- and post-fixture activities

• Ensure compliance with Global Regulatory Requirements

• Prepare operational reports and performance analysis

• Ensure compliance with Trafigura's global policies and procedures at all times

Competencies

• Collaborative

• Diligent

• Dynamic

• Efficient

• Communicative

• Reliable

• Proactive

• Analytical

• Innovative and improvement-focused

Key Attributes

Commercial & Financial Competence:
· Charter party terms and conditions (Time Charter, Voyage Charter)
· BIMCO standard forms and clauses
· Laytime and demurrage calculations
· P&L understanding and variance analysis
 

Operational Expertise:
· Cargo operations – Preparation for Loading, discharge.
· Bunker operations - Planning, quality specifications, sampling procedures.

Analytical & Reporting Skills:
· Data analysis and visualization - Dashboards, critical metrics, trend analysis
· Report writing and presentation skills
 

Innovation & Continuous Improvement:
· Automation tool development (desirable)
· Understanding of AI/ML applications in shipping operations (desirable)
· Continuous improvement initiatives

Key Relationships and Department Overview:

The Shipping Operations department is part of the broader Energy and Operations division which conducts physical trades, a long-term business where strategic investments in storage and logistics capabilities around the world are central to our business model.

The role involves interaction with internal departments such as Chartering and Cargo Operations and external partners such as Brokers, Ship-owning and Service Companies.

Reporting Structure

- Shipping Operations Manager

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.