Shipping Operations Manager

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE:The Manager Shipping is responsible for verifying and keeping records on all incoming and outgoing shipments and preparing items for shipment, also for daily planning and execution of the assigned vessel voyages for ADNOC Global Trading (AGT).KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:Job Specific AccountabilitiesOperationalu2022 Ensure daily follow-up on shipping operations and prospects.u2022 Prepare vessel nominations, optimize bunker procurement, monitor speed and fuel consumption during voyage to enhance operational efficiency.u2022 Provide post-fixture support to vessels, voyage instructions and ensures conformance to charter party agreements.u2022 Arrange for freight/hire/demurrage collection from charterers, outlays all necessary funds for running the fleet and organize for bunkers.u2022 Conduct in-depth analysis and assessment of shipping data (TC, COA etc)u2022 Coordinate between the owners of the vessels, the charterers, and all third parties involved with the ships (Ship agents, ship-chandlers, bunkering suppliers etc.).Reportingu2022 Report on bunkers requirements and arrange replenishment in accordance with standing instructions.u2022 Ensure all required instructions pertaining to the shipping documents (e.g. Bills of Lading, Manifests, Mateu2019s Receipts etc.) are made in due time.u2022 Analyse/compute demurrage, detention and dead-freight for the assigned voyages.u2022 Ensure the voyage tracker is updated with relevant details and costs (e.g.. port, cargo and bunkers).u2022 Frequent contacts with AGT customers/clients, government bodies (customs, tax department etc.).Other Dutiesu2022 Keeping customers updated and up to date tendering notices as per agreed terms.u2022 Coordinate with Traders and Trade Operations regarding sourcing/placing molecules, overall trading strategies, filing nominations for upcoming loading operations, highlight deviations from contractual quantity/grade, and any scheduling specific issues.u2022 Supervises cargo handling, port activities, pilotage, towage, wharfage, dockage, canal transits, conveying of cargoes and cargo handling arrangements.u2022 Intimate all vital pricing related information to middle office on real-time basis for review of any hedging activity that has already been performed.Generic AccountabilitiesSupervisionu2022 Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectivesu2022 Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective department objectivesBudgetsu2022 Provide input for preparation of the department budgets and assist in the implementation of the approved Budget and work plans to deliver Department objectivesu2022 Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost controlPolicies, Systems, Processes & Proceduresu2022 Implement approved department policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the department work programs in line with AGT and International standardsPerformance Managementu2022 Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the department in line with the AGT Performance frameworkInnovation and Continuous Improvementu2022 Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processesu2022 Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with relevant standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the functionReportsu2022 Provide inputs to prepare department progress reports for AGT ManagementCompetenciesLeadershipu2022 Demonstrated ability to deliver results. Thinks strategically, takes a broad perspective and long term view of the business. Establishes and evaluates strategies to achieve resultsCommunicationsu2022 Must have strong oral and written communications skills. Ability to clearly articulate and support ideas and recommendations to internal and external customers, peer groups and managementTeamworku2022 Aligns actions to promote achievement of team goals, influences othersu2019 activities toward group goals, and inspires self-confidence in others, places high priority on team performance, helps others be successful, resolves conflicts and removes obstaclesCollaborativeu2022 Works well with multiple groups including other supply chain business units to capture the best value and fosters relationshipsFuture orientedu2022 Forward thinking in the context of the big picture, anticipates the needs of key customers and the organizationAccountableu2022 Takes responsibility for actions, remains focused on delivering goals and makes decisions on the best data availableu2022 Ethical and honest, high integrity and trustworthyCOMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:Internalu2022 All internal functionsu2022 Senior ManagementExternalu2022 Vendorsu2022 Government AuthoritiesQUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:Minimum Qualificationu2022 Post-Grad degree (MA/MSc) preferable (not essential) in Economics/Econometrics/Statistics/Business Analytics.Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skillsu2022 5-6 years work experience (preferably in leading shipping/chartering companies OR shipping/chartering function in the energy industry)u2022 Industry knowledge (preferred) - specific experience with/understanding of key drivers, economics, and management practices of integrated shipping industryu2022 Commodities Trading knowledge (preferred) - keeps up to date with international events and geo-political climateWORK CONDITIONS:Physical EffortWork Environment

• Minimal physical effort

• Normal office environment

Keyskills :
Freight Cargo Handling Shipping Vessel Tc Chartering

About Company

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company or ADNOC is the state-owned oil company of the United Arab Emirates. It is the world's 12th largest oil company by production. As of 2021, the company has an oil production capacity exceeding 4 million b/d with plans to increase to 5 million bpd by 2030.