Senior Vessel Operator София

Senior Vessel Operator
София

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18, 000 people globally.

This position sits in our Freight Platform and will offer the opportunity to join one of the major global dry bulk freight operators, shipping 55 million tons of cargoes per year, concentrating integrated activities of chartering, trading and market analysis. We are an integrated team that looks forward to nurturing its next all-rounder with a rewarding and visible career within a high-performance organization.

Main Responsibilities:

Communicate and liaise with vessel owners/masters/charterers, trading team and other relevant stakeholders 

Responsible for following up on post fixture activities

Basic understanding of Stowage Plan

Bunkering Optimization ensure close collaboration with bunker desk to successfully manage bunker planning

Monitor vessel performance with assistance from 3rd party Routing providers

Understanding priciples of  Voyage Profit & Loss

Understading of main charter party clause

Manage assigned external relations with customers and / or vendors

Ensure and champion a close and harmonious working relationship with the relevant Commercial team

Collaborate effectively with other Freight Platform desks

Experience:

up to 5 years as Operator of Time Charter dry bulk vessel

experience at Sea, preferably as officer on dry bulk vessels

Knowledge:

Significant and demonstrated customer or supplier relationship skills

Macroeconomics including trade flows

Good math and logical thinking skills

Languages:

Fluent in English essential

Bulgarian and Spanish as an advantage

Education:

University degree in Shipping, Math or Economic studies

Technical/ Functional skills:

Proficient in use if technology particularly Excel, Word, Shipping system (strong preference for IMOS)

Analytical skills

Negotiating and problem solving skills

Strong math and logic skills

Sea-going experience is a preference, but not essential

Other skills and competencies:

 

An interest in and aptitude for people management

Customer focused and relationship building with key accounts (Internal Customers and ship owners)

Accountability and strong sense of ownership, team play and collaboration.

Enjoys working to tight time constraints

Personal drive and the ability to motivate others

Innovative, adaptable, flexible

Good verbal and written communication

High level of commitment on Compliance aspects and work ethics

 

Additional Information for the job

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

Our Benefits

25 annual paid leave

 

Flexible working hours

 

Food vouchers

 

Transportation allowance

 

Additional medical & dental insurance

 

Life insurance

 

Sports card with 90/10 coverage

 

Various learning & development opportunities

 

Yearly performance evaluation plans

 

Social clubs & Wellbeing initiatives

 

Team buildings & social events

 

Employee Referral Program