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 maximize performance, following global standards and international regulations at all times.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 2-5 years’ office experience for Seafarers or 5-8 years’ office experience for Non Seafarers   

• Strong business acumen 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 e.g. IMOS / ZeroNorth

• 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

• Detail-oriented

• Innovative and improvement-focused

Key Attributes:

Commercial & Financial Acumen:
· 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, KPIs, 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