Team Lead - Freight Operations

Role Purpose Statement :

This role, reporting to the Freight Operations Lead , who is in turn part of the Trade Execution leadership team will be responsible for all aspects of the voyage ranging from the initial cleaning instructions, planning and effective operation of full voyage including cargo and bunkers calculations, hire and freight payments along with are responsible for working in liaise with all internal and external stakeholders such as traders, various vendors, brokers and ship owners in addition supporting to Bunge Global Laytime and Trade Execution and Trading teams.

The successful candidate will work upstream with the Origin / destination execution Teams to understand and derive solutions to sustainable and efficient execution, defining profitable Post fixture liquidation module , support SLA’s for key deliverables, support and report on product classification , act as a liaison with Traders, Accounting , Global execution, Auditors, and key stakeholders.

Main Accountabilities

• Planning and operations of all aspects of the voyage ranging from the initial instructions to final redelivery.
• Elaboration of the stowage plan in coordination with trade / chartering to optimize it as per Bunge requirement.
• Liaising with ship owners for cleaning instructions and follow up if required.
• Optimization on bunkers.
• Preparation and follow up on freight payments through to the finalization.
• Appointing agents.
• Communication with owners, charterers, brokers, traders, insurance
• Coaching of trainees and newcomers on company and department activities.
• Feedback on average costs vs. estimates.
• Perform vessel screening to ensure compliance as per Bunge Global guidelines – Review of reports, Check availability of vessel charter party agreement, vessel certificates and others
• Monitor loading / discharge operations and coordinate with surveyors and load port agents
• Produce and retain documentation in accordance with internal and external policies’ and procedures’ requirements
• Review counterparty claims and disputes and liaise with internal and external counterparties as to the correctness of the calculation
• Assistance on all claims matter

Impact / Dimensions

Responsible for vessel operation of around 40 TC and 90 VC vessels. It includes more than 3M tonnage for Bunge in a financial year.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Major Opportunities and Decisions

Key Relationships, Stakeholders & Interfaces

Internal : Freight, Operations / Execution teams, Chartering / Trading teams.

External : Owners, brokers, Port agencies, Freight service providers and various vendors.

Knowledge and Technical Competencies

Education / Experience

Distinct Advantage