Chartering Manager
Naukri · Not specified · onsite · Posted 45d ago
₹35.0L - ₹70.0L PA5–10 yrsfulltimeSourced from
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About this role
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Chartering Manager to lead our dry bulk commercial operations within an asset-light operating model. This is a pure operator role focused on freight optimization managing chartered-in tonnage against cargo commitments, driving voyage profitability, and generating sustainable margins in a commercially dynamic, high-pressure market.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial & Freight Trading
- Manage a balanced portfolio of cargo contracts (COAs, spot cargoes) and chartered-in tonnage
- Optimize freight spreads between cargo revenue and vessel hire
- Execute time charter, voyage charter, and COA fixtures
- Position vessels strategically based on forward market expectations
- Monitor Baltic indices and route economics to guide commercial decisions
Charterparty Negotiation & Contracts
- Lead negotiations with owners, charterers, brokers, and operators
- Structure and negotiate CP terms — laytime, demurrage, bunker clauses, performance warranties
- Ensure commercially robust fixtures with optimized terms and optionality
Voyage P&L Ownership
- Prepare voyage estimates and sensitivity analysis
- Track actual performance vs. estimates; manage hire, freight, demurrage, dispatch and claims
- Identify cost optimization opportunities and report profitability/variance to management
Market Intelligence & Strategy
- Track freight markets across Handy, Supramax, and Panamax segments
- Develop freight forecasts and commercial positioning recommendations
- Identify arbitrage opportunities across regions and vessel sizes
- Report to senior management and the Board
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Coordinate with post-fixture, operations, and account teams to maximize tradable days
- Work with technical managers on vessel performance and off-hire management
- Support bunker procurement strategy
Business Development
- Build relationships with cargo interests, traders, brokers, and shipowners
- Develop new cargo streams and tonnage sourcing channels
Risk & Claims
- Manage freight volatility and operational risk exposure
- Liaise with P&I Clubs and legal advisors on claims; support arbitration when needed
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 5 years in dry bulk chartering within an operator environment
- Proven track record managing chartered-in tonnage and cargo books
- Handy/Supramax market experience preferred
- Strong existing network of brokers, owners, and charterers
- Proficiency in IMOS (VIP preferred) and voyage accounting systems
- Excellent written and verbal English communication
- Strong negotiation skills across complex CP clauses; sharp analytical and numerical ability
- Resilient, performance-driven, and comfortable operating under market volatility
Sourced from naukri
Skills
CharteringVessel Operations
About Naukri
Naukri
Internet
2.7k+
employees
1996
30 years old
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
IN
₹11.4L PA avg
Avg at Naukri
₹35L – ₹70L PA
This role
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This is the flagship brand and India's largest online job website. Its business model depends on job listings and employer branding or visibility advertisements, on the one hand, and resume database access, on the other. Additional features of the website include: job seeker services such as candidate services which are free for job seekers; value-added features such as resume writing, highlighting, etc, for job seekers; and tools to search the database of resumes and job application screening programs for employer and recruitment consultant customers. Google Ad sense and mobile revenues contribute to the revenue as well.As of March 31, 2016, naukri.com had a database of about 46 million registered job seekers and an average of about 12,000 resumes were added daily while about 195,000 resumes were modified daily during Q4 FY 2015-16 and 61,000 unique corporate customers (including hiring consultants/firms) availed of services such as database access, advertising/listing on the site, amongst others during the 2015-16. The website continued to gain market share in terms of user traffic.To retain its leadership position, the company constantly invests in product development and improved user experiences through search tools and better site response. The search mechanism has been significantly improved for job search. The online platform is supplemented by a mobile application for iOS and Android platforms. The mobile medium is continually gaining traction. The cloud SaaS-based career site manager is now being used by 1,600 clients and helps them manage process flow of applications for recruiters, and is used to launch mobile ready career sites at a fraction of cost. It includes an application tracking system. The referral hiring platform is now being used by 350 corporates.Going forward, the vision is to reposition naukri.com as a complete recruitment partner by consolidating all products into a Naukri Hiring Suite that caters to almost all the recruitment needs of customers.
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