Dry Bulk Operations & Chartering Executive

We are seeking a skilled Dry Bulk Operations & Chartering Executive to join our team in Karachi, Pakistan. This full-time, on-site role involves managing the complete cycle of vessel operations for international dry bulk shipments. The ideal candidate will oversee charter party compliance, voyage planning, performance monitoring, and commercial settlements, ensuring smooth and efficient shipping operations within the maritime logistics industry.

Key Responsibilities
- Manage both pre-fixture and post-fixture vessel operations, including detailed voyage planning.
- Prepare accurate voyage estimates, analyze operational costs, and assess voyage profitability.
- Review and interpret charter party agreements, fixture recaps, and all relevant vessel documentation.
- Coordinate effectively with vessel masters, shipowners, charterers, and international port agents to ensure seamless communication and operations.
- Handle cargo documentation, bills of lading, and port clearance processes.
- Monitor vessel performance metrics such as bunker consumption and port operations to optimize efficiency.
- Calculate laytime, demurrage, and despatch claims accurately to support commercial settlements.
- Audit port disbursement accounts and manage the final settlement of voyages to ensure financial accuracy.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping, Logistics, or a related field is preferred.
- 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in dry bulk shipping, vessel operations, post-fixture management, or commercial shipping roles.
- Strong understanding of Charter Party agreements, including GENCON, as well as expertise in laytime calculations and demurrage claims.
- Familiarity with operations at Karachi Port and Port Qasim is essential.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and the ability to perform detailed voyage profit and loss analysis.
- Excellent English communication and negotiation skills to liaise with diverse stakeholders.
- Willingness and flexibility to manage time-sensitive operations outside regular office hours when necessary.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Previous seagoing experience as a Deck Officer is highly advantageous.
- Experience with maritime software platforms such as Veson IMOS, Dataloy, or Danaos will be considered a plus.
- Practical knowledge of handling bulk shipments including cement, clinker, coal, or rice is preferred.

This position offers a competitive salary range of PKR 120,000 to PKR 200,000 per month, reflecting market standards. The role requires physical presence at the workplace in Karachi to effectively manage operational demands.

If you have a passion for maritime logistics and dry bulk shipping operations, and meet the qualifications outlined, this opportunity provides a dynamic environment to advance your career in the shipping industry.