Chartering Manager

Integra is a leading petrochemical trading group with a unique combination of global reach, fast and effective communication, technical skills, market knowledge and an absolute commitment to customer and supplier partnerships. We work as a team both locally and globally. See more at: www.integra-global.com

Integra US Marketing LLC, based in Houston, is looking for a Chartering Manager

Your Role:

Chartering of Chemical and Gas ships on a worldwide basis, with a primary focus on shipments originating from the Americas.

• Negotiation and execution of Spot Chartering, Time Charters and COAs, including barging logistics.
• Collaborate on a daily basis with Chartering colleagues in Switzerland and Singapore for cross-regional cargoes, working closely with the global trading teams, creating business opportunities.
• Analyze charter parties and voyage documents, clarify events with agents, brokers, owners and customers to ensure speedy resolution of demurrage and claims.
• Work as part of the commercial team to review sale/purchase contracts and charter parties to highlight shipping risks.
• Work closely with Operations to support and assist the team with vessel related issues.
• Monitoring and following the dynamics of freights and flows; propose trading opportunities and highlight risk areas.
• Maintain updated reporting and recording of all fixtures in the company’s internal ERM system.
• Production of reports when required and presentation of results to management.
• Track and keep abreast of relevant global and regional regulatory developments regarding decarbonization and sustainability.
• Functionally reporting to the Global Head of Chartering based in Singapore, and for Admin to the GM of the USA office based in Houston.

Characteristics:

• Minimum 5 years Chemicals or Gas Chartering experience, either as an Owner, Charterer or Broker.
• Operations or shipping education is an asset and the Candidate should have been employed recently in a Chartering capacity.
• Excellent communication skills (close co-operation internally with Traders, Operators, Finance as well as contact with external parties such as Ship Owners and Brokers on a daily basis).
• Self-driven individual with the ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced environment, providing creative and practical solutions.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written – company language is English), knowledge of other languages is an advantage in a global company.

If you are interested in the job and would like to work in an international trading environment, please apply via email to [email protected]. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.