Head of Pacific Freight

6 days ago

Singapore ADM Full time

Singapore

Singapore

Commodity Trading

**Your Responsibilities**
Join the Global Ocean Freight (GOF) team to lead the commercial management of ADM’s dry bulk operations in the Pacific, across Panamax to Handy/Supramax segments. Based in Singapore, you will support global freight trading, oversee internal pricing, and manage a team of 2 - 4. Reporting to the Director of Global Ocean Freight, your key responsibilities include:

- Provide leadership as a core GOF team member, partnering with local and global stakeholders to execute global freight strategies.
- Conduct market analysis for Panamax, Handysize, and Supramax segments, with a strong focus on Panamax dynamics, to guide decision-making at regional and global levels
- Develop and execute global trading strategies aligned with ADM’s commercial objectives and risk framework.
- Strengthen relationships with customers, vessel owners, and market partners to boost ADM’s market position.
- Oversee freight positions and vessel chartering across time, period, and voyage charters for commercial and operational efficiency.
- Provide timely market insights to support agile decision-making.
- Collaborate with commercial teams to forecast freight needs, manage exposure, and uncover growth opportunities.
- Work with operations to improve execution and service delivery standards.
- Deliver strategic freight solutions to optimize internal and external cargo flows, ensuring cost-efficiency and service excellence.
- Leverage internal flows to enhance risk-taking while maintaining operational discipline.
- Represent ADM at key market events, forums, and industry meetings to stay abreast of trends and stakeholder expectations.
- Drive a high-performance team culture by mentoring talent, fostering collaboration, and promoting ADM’s “We are One ADM” values.

**Your Profile**
- A firm understanding of the dry bulk ocean freight market, the corresponding indices, trade lanes, relevant terms and contracts
- Managerial experience prefered, but not a must.
- A strong experience in Panamax or Supramax
- Team player with a strong sense of urgency to help others grow
- Values honesty and open to changes.
- The motivation to take active part of developing ADM freight
- At least 7-10 years experience in dry bulk chartering
- Works well within a dynamic group environment
- Critical thinker with proven track record of problem solving
- Strong communicator with experience liaising with internal and external stakeholders
- Able to cultivate and grow strong and beneficial business relationships
- A positive attitude and continuous improvement of skillsets

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