Commercial Operator - Freight
Job Type: Contract
Work period: Full-Time
Duration: 6 month initial contract
Location: London, London, City Of, United Kingdom
Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
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Our client is a global player in the energy sector and recruiting for a Commercial Operator - Freight, where you'll play a key role in ensuring the efficient running of physical assets while ensuring timely delivery of fuel (crude oil, natural gas, and chemical feedstocks) to customers worldwide.
Role Overview
- Support Freight Trading Strategy for the Time-Charter fleet to maximize value while ensuring safe operations.
- Conduct freight operational activities promptly, meeting all charter party contract obligations.
- Identify and maximize optionality within charter party agreements, including laycan and demurrage rates.
- Ensure efficient operation of time-chartered vessels, including voyage orders and cargo tank preparation.
- Optimize bunker procurement in collaboration with freight traders.
- Support fleet performance initiatives to reduce bunker consumption.
- Ensure service provider appointments comply with Shell policies for vessel turnaround.
- Liaise with Demurrage & Finance teams to maximize claims and ensure timely settlements.
- Identify and develop process improvement areas in freight activities.
- Utilize in-house tools for managing ship operations and records.
Skills & Qualifications
- Established experience in tanker fleets and handling commercial freight movements.
- Ability to troubleshoot process issues and drive continuous improvement.
- Experience managing complex multi-stakeholder needs.
- Strong analytical skills to simplify complex problems.
- Experience working in cross-functional, multinational, and cross-cultural teams.
- Fluency in English; additional language skills are advantageous.
Education & Experience
- Experience: Relevant experience Commercial freight Operations / tankers sailing experience required.
Pay & Benefits
- Competitive daily rate based on qualifications and experience.
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