Manager - Freight Operations

About Us

Tata International Limited is a leading trading and distribution company that has served the industry for over six decades, exemplifying its core values of Pioneering, Integrity, Excellence, Unity and Responsibility. We have our footprints in over 29 countries across the globe operating in diversified verticals from trading and distribution to manufacturing and retail, which offers our employees a dynamic environment rich in opportunities. Guided by the common threads of Tata Code of Conduct, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages personal and professional growth thus laying a strong foundation for creating a world-class organization where employees are respected and motivated to contribute to sustainable development.

Job Purpose

Handling vessels post fixture operations, contract management

Key Responsibilities

- Post fixture operations to efficiently execute charter party contract as well as sale and purchase contracts with respect to shipping function

- Follow up and track vessel progress / stowage plans / loading and discharging updates, laytime closures, handling payments to owners and other parties involved, etc., highlight any deviations and take necessary corrective measures

- Close co-ordination with sales and sourcing operations to optimize voyage results without any exposure on trade P&L.

- Laytime calculations with seller, buyer, stevedores and vessel owner to ensure closure back-to-back both ends.

- Follow up on payments and successfully close the vessel's file with the Owners, seller and buyer.

- Drafting and preparing Letter of Indemnity (LOI)/Bill of Lading (BL)/other shipping document

- Preparation of Lay Time calculation (LTC) statements as per commercial contract(s).

- Actively planning and executing all activities, related documentations and operations for the chartering, including stowage plan, freight payment, LOIs, BL issuance, etc.

- Calculate voyage estimates for freight differentials. Candidate must have a knowledge of same.

- Support in development and implementation of marketing and chartering strategies

- Assist in conducting background checks on vessel owners/operator to ensure conformity with company standards

- Problem solving, dispute resolution to smoothly execute charterparty and or sale-purchase contract's shipping obligations. Engaging with PNI club, Internal and external lawyers to find solution to disputed items and close them with zero or least exposure to the trade and relations.

- Liaise with load port and discharge port agents for regular and periodic reports on ongoing vessel operations

- Support in all ad-hoc projects and activities

- Invoicing and payment follow ups

Educational Qualifications

Graduate with specialization/certifications in Chartering and post fixture Operations

Desired Profile (Experience)

Strong Domain expertise with minimum 10 years of experience in Bulk shipping Industry. Chartering, Freight, vessel ops, contracting, Commercial legal aspects of shipping knowledge is a must. Trading Business understanding Communication & Interpersonal Skills Planning & organizing Team player Problem solving attitude and expertise

Industry Preference

Trading/Export houses, bulk chartering owners or operating companies