Freight Operations Executive

COFCO International is a global agri-business with a clear vision, strong values and a positive culture, focused on being a leader in the global grains, oilseeds and sugar supply chains. We provide the food the world needs in a responsible way. Headquartered is Geneva, Switzerland, we are ambitious, with the right structures and culture to meet the world's increasing and changing needs. With 11,000+ people in 35 countries, our global portfolio includes assets across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We trade with over 50 nations, while providing farmers unique direct access to the growing Chinese market.

Job Purpose
The main function of Freight Operations Executive in COFCO International is to independently operate a group of bulk vessels. This includes but is not limited to; monitoring, measuring and optimizing the performance of vessels, agents and ports as well as having daily contact and coordination with vessels, agents and Owners to ensure a smooth operation.
We have a strong focus on costs and aim to increase efficiency, productivity and reduce voyage expenses to improve the P&L.
You will become part of a strong team with an ambition to be number one in our business. We strive to render best-in-class customer service in all given conditions.

**Responsibilities include, but not be limited to**:

- Ensuring compliance with agreed charter party terms;
- Verifying that all voyage orders comply with the charterparty terms;
- Coordinating releasing of bills of lading, re-documentation and switching of bills of lading when necessary;
- Coordinating agency appointments, reviewing the PDAs and FDAs;
- Communicating with charterers, brokers, agents and vessels regarding voyage orders, vessel itineraries etc.;
- Managing letters of indemnities;
- Monitoring vessel movements and performances;
- Reviewing cargo stowage and optimizing cargo liftings, loading & unloading sequences;
- Monitoring hold cleaning plans;
- Ensuring that all cost data is logged and maintained; PnLs for the voyages are kept updated in the shipping system IMOS;
- Keeping cargo documents updated;
- Planning bunker supplies and co-ordination with bunker suppliers;
- Liaising with the P&I clubs, legal teams to resolve disputes;
- Liaising with Laytime team regarding completion of all invoicing and payments for the relevant voyage;
- Updating various vessel questionnaires and certificates’ databases;
- Coordinating extra insurance covers ( ie: war risk, LoH, K&R etc.) with owners when necessary;
- Planning and co-ordinating the embarkation/disembarkation of armed guards on voyages through currently designated high-risk areas.

**Desired Skills and Experience**:

- A Bachelor’s degree in Business / Economics / Martime Studies;
- Minimum five years of experience with bulk operations ashore;
- Understanding the Shipping & Chartering Terms;
- Able to work independently and take own initiative;
- Proficiency in Chinese for the coordination with China trade flows;
- Communication skills;
- Problem solving skills;
- Time management skills;
- Experience in agricultural commodities logistics is a plus;
- Experience with IMOS Platform is a plus.

COFCO International is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.