Vessel Operator

Company Description

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.

We are seeking a motivated Vessel Operator to join LDC Freight Platform.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end execution of dry bulk voyages, ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective sea transportation of various commodities across global trade routes.

Our Vessel Operators oversees voyage execution from fixture to completion. Working closely with the Freight Traders, Freight Execution team, internal/external customers, and a number of stake holders. The responsibility includes for all aspects of the voyages execution, monitoring contractual performance, manage operational risks, and ensuring efficient accomplishment in line with the company policies.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

This role requires efficient control and close liaison with other counterparties in remote locations. The key tasks assigned include:

• Operate and be responsible for the end-to-end management of all allocated vessels’ shipping operations matter, for Dry Cargo ships
• Communicate and liaise with vessel owner’s/ship masters/charterers, trading team and other relevant stakeholders on voyage instructions
• Responsible for following up on post fixture activities
• Manage assigned external relations with customers and / or suppliers
• Support and lead process improvement initiatives as required
• Ensure and champion a close and harmonious working relationship with the relevant Commercial team
• Collaborate effectively with other Freight Platform desks

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide voyage orders to the vessels and maintain a fruitful relationship with the vessels command
• Appoint port agents, surveyors and vendors. Monitoring their performance.
• Understand cargo intake optimization and control stowage plans
• Optimize the bunkering plan in collaboration with the bunker desk
• Maintain the voyage management system data accuracy (IMOS) and provide payment/invoicing instructions
• Understand the voyages P&L, keep it accurate
• Monitor the vessels route and performance
• Resolve disputes and claims
• Contribute to process and practices improvements
• Support the commercial team
• Nurture a positive working relationship with the various stakeholders

Experience:

• 1 to 5 years of experience in vessel operations

Languages:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

Soft skills:

• Accountable with a strong sense of ownership, team play and collaboration.
• Ability to work on tight time constraints
• Personal drive and the ability to motivate others
• Innovative, adaptable, flexible
• Good verbal and written communication

Qualifications

Education:

• Degree in Shipping, Maritime Studies, Business or a related discipline

Additional Information

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.

We offer

• A workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity
• Regular events that foster team engagement
• Access to Training and Development
• Hybrid work arrangement offered (availability varies by role).
• Comprehensive insurance coverage and flexible benefits