Shipping Operations Manager
We are seeking an experienced Shipping Operations Senior Specialist/Manager to support the execution and coordination of global shipping activities across LPG. The role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day vessel operations, ensuring contractual compliance, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and optimizing voyage performance and operational efficiency.
The successful candidate will play a key role in voyage planning, post-fixture operations, bunker management, shipping documentation, and commercial coordination within a fast-paced trading environment.
Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day vessel operations and voyage execution for assigned cargo movements.
- Coordinate vessel nominations, bunker procurement, and operational planning to optimize voyage efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with charter party agreements and provide post-fixture operational support.
- Liaise with vessel owners, charterers, agents, terminals, and other third parties involved in shipping activities.
- Monitor cargo operations, port activities, and marine logistics processes.
- Coordinate closely with Trading and Trade Operations teams on scheduling, nominations, and operational issues.
- Prepare and review shipping documentation including Bills of Lading, cargo manifests, and voyage instructions.
- Track and report voyage costs, bunker usage, demurrage, detention, and freight exposure.
- Maintain accurate voyage tracking and provide operational updates to internal stakeholders and customers.
Experience:
- Minimum 8 years experience within shipping operations, chartering, or marine logistics, preferably within commodity trading, energy, or shipping industries.
- Strong understanding of tanker operations, voyage execution, charter party terms, and marine logistics processes.
- Experience working within LPG, refined products, or wider commodity trading environments is highly preferred.
