Chartering Manager (Dry Bulk)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end chartering of dry bulk and containerised cargo across global trade routes.
• Source, negotiate, and secure competitive freight rates with shipowners, operators, container carriers, and freight forwarders.
• Handle commodities including iron ore, steel products, aluminium, raw materials, and finished metals.
• Evaluate voyage economics, freight markets, and vessel availability to support commercial decisions.
• Negotiate charter parties, freight contracts, service agreements, and shipping terms.
• Coordinate closely with Commercial, Trading, Logistics, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure timely cargo execution.
• Monitor vessel schedules, container allocations, port operations, and shipment performance.
• Manage relationships with shipowners, brokers, container shipping lines, terminals, and logistics providers.
• Identify cost optimisation opportunities while maintaining operational efficiency and service reliability.
• Resolve operational and contractual issues, including delays, demurrage, detention, and claims.
• Monitor market trends, freight indices, and industry developments to support procurement and freight strategies.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, trade regulations, and company policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in chartering, commercial shipping, or freight procurement.
• Proven experience handling both dry bulk and containerised cargo.
• Strong knowledge of charter parties (Gencon, Asbatankvoy, NYPE or similar), freight negotiations, Incoterms, and international shipping practices.
• Experience handling iron ore, steel products, aluminium, metals, minerals, or industrial commodities is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of dry bulk freight markets, container shipping, vessel operations, and global trade flows.
• Excellent commercial negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and freight or ERP systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced international trading environment.