Team Lead

Location Mohali City Mohali State Punjab IN-PB Country India IN Requisition Number 41947 Role Purpose Statement This role reporting to the Freight Operations Lead who is in turn part of the Trade Execution leadership team will be responsible for all aspects of the voyage ranging from the initial cleaning instructions planning and effective operation of full voyage including cargo and bunkers calculations hire and freight payments along with are responsible for working in liaise with all internal and external stakeholders such as traders various vendors brokers and ship owners in addition supporting to Bunge Global Laytime and Trade Execution and Trading teams The successful candidate will work upstream with the Origin destination execution Teams to understand and derive solutions to sustainable and efficient execution defining profitable Post fixture liquidation module support SLA s for key deliverables support and report on product classification act as a liaison with Traders Accounting Global execution Auditors and key stakeholders Main Accountabilities Planning and operations of all aspects of the voyage ranging from the initial instructions to final redelivery Elaboration of the stowage plan in coordination with trade chartering to optimize it as per Bunge requirement Liaising with ship owners for cleaning instructions and follow up if required Optimization on bunkers Preparation and follow up on freight payments through to the finalization Appointing agents Communication with owners charterers brokers traders insurance Coaching of trainees and newcomers on company and department activities Feedback on average costs vs estimates Perform vessel screening to ensure compliance as per Bunge Global guidelines - Review of reports Check availability of vessel charter party agreement vessel certificates and others Monitor loading discharge operations and coordinate with surveyors and load port agents Produce and retain documentation in accordance with internal and external policies and procedures requirements Review counterparty claims and disputes and liaise with internal and external counterparties as to the correctness of the calculation Assistance on all claims matter Impact Dimensions Responsible for vessel operation of around 40 TC and 90 VC vessels It includes more than 3M tonnage for Bunge in a financial year Key Performance Indicators KPIs Target minimum 10 increment in Freight PnL by optimizing voyages Target minimum 10 Bunker cost optimization Timely settlement of all claims from third parties including Hires Major Opportunities and Decisions Highly organized and able to work within required timeliness and applicable KPI s Flexible and adaptive to changing conditions in the business market environment Strong customer service communication skills soft skills Attention to details process oriented and analytical skills Work well as part of a team to achieve a common objective Effective decision making and problem solving Key Relationships Stakeholders Interfaces Internal Freight Operations Execution teams Chartering Trading teams External Owners brokers Port agencies Freight service providers and various vendors Knowledge and Technical Competencies Experienced with the IMOS and SOFTMAR integrated voyage handling MICS Member preferred Good understanding of contracts charter parties and key laytime demurrage provisions and the terminology associated with the petroleum industry and commercial commodities Preferred Knowledge and understanding of marine and terminal operations Preferred Ability to provide high quality level of customer service to internal external stakeholders involved in contract execution settlement Ability to work independently efficiently and deliver high quality output under time pressure Independent and meticulous with figures Strong written oral communications skills in English Strong problem solving organization skills Experience in managing people and processes through a sustained period of change Excellent computer skills and competency in Microsoft Office Word PowerPoint Excel Outlook Education Experience 5-7 Years of experience in Vessel Operation Relevant experience in handling Oil tankers mainly Veg Oils Minimum Education Qualification - Graduation Sailing experience Distinct Advantage Experience working in a similar Shared Services Centre setup Experience in processing of high volumes of transactions Experience in workflow tools and document imaging systems Strong customer service communication skills soft skills Bunge NYSE BG is a world leader in sourcing processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients Founded in 1818 Bunge s expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70 000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe The company is headquartered in St Louis Missouri and has 25 000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals oilseed processing plants grain facilities and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans Disabled