Freight Desk Team Member – Ship Operator - Glencore - Baar ZG

Job description
The Ship Operator works within the freight team adding value on the post fixture execution to the freight trading team. This will involve working closely with the traders, team colleagues in the department as well as with people in other departments, companies and field offices.

The position encompasses the following tasks:

Ship operations (post-fixture)
Follow up on requirements with regards to carriage of cargos (IMSBC Code) and regulations that are applicable for operating ships
Cargo-/ship-damages and claims handling
Sale- and purchase contracts (review, advice and negotiation with regards to operational side)
Understanding of shipping documents (incl. B/L) and application under Letter of Credit
C/P (Time- and Voyage Charters)
Work with port Rules and Regulations and restrictions
Forwarding/Shipment requirements, advice and negotiations
Coordinating with agents, suppliers, receivers and terminals
Ensuring compliance with international regulations and insurance/ port requirements
Coordinating cargo allocations with chartering/ trading/ traffic teams
Assisting traders / traffic / operations on smooth functioning of transport
Building-up and maintaining strong relationships with service providers

We're looking for candidates with:

At least 5 years of ship-operations experience (incl. On—Off-Hire surveys and bunkering)
Excellent knowledge of ocean transport/ logistics including substantial knowledge of charter party terms
Experience in dry bulk trade (deep sea) preferable
Practical knowledge in commodity handling (Coal) preferable
Proficiency in English (both verbal and written), any further language is an asset

Only candidates with an EU/EFTA citizenship can be considered for the position.