Manager, Chartering (Gas)
About the company
We are a global energy maritime logistics leader with a world-class asset base. We are the dedicated and vital logistics arm for ADNOC Group, providing mission critical and highly specialized services across ADNOC’s entire value chain. We also provide market-leading, cost-competitive maritime and logistics solutions to over 100 global customers and ship to more than 50 countries across the world. As a global energy maritime logistics leader and the dedicated and vital logistics arm for ADNOC Group, we are driven to set the highest standards in shipping and maritime operations, pushing boundaries and pioneering new frontiers in sustainability. We are committed to delivering world-class solutions that are innovative and efficient, while always putting safety first.
About the job
To direct under the authority of SVP/VP all commercial chartering activities.
Key accountabilities
- Direct all day-to-day commercial activities relating to the chartering in/out of vessels/cargoes under the authority of SVP/VP, and where necessary providing administrative and technical support to the team.
- Plan and manage the day-to-day execution of both tonnage and cargo requirements, clearly communicating and guiding the team and owning the outcomes.
- Responsible for managing internal and external customer relationships to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Understand internal customers’ forward requirements and needs from ADNOC L&S.
- Develop new business opportunities with ADNOC and third party customers to grow and diversify the revenue streams.
- Approve relevant documentation in order to meet requirements of ADNOC standards and requirements.
- Provide technical and administrative assistance during negotiation phase to achieve terms and conditions commercially favourable to ADNOC.
- Prepare, analyse and present reports (specifically with regards to market conditions) as required in a timely and professional manner.
Supervision
- Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
- Identify skill gaps and train and develop the assigned staff to enable them to become proficient in the execution of their respective objectives.
Budgets
- Provide input for preparation of the section/department budgets and assist in the implementation of the approved budget and work plans to deliver section objectives.
- Investigate and highlight any significant variances in costs/revenue to support effective performance and cost control.
Policies, systems, processes & procedures
- Implement approved section/department policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the section’s/department work programs in line with company and international standards.
Performance management
- Guide and direct the team towards the achievement of the approved performance objectives for the section/department in line with the company performance framework.
Innovation and continuous improvement
- Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
- Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with ISO standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.
Health, safety, environment (HSE) and sustainability
- Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures and controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC code of practices.
Reports
- Provide inputs to prepare section MIS and progress reports for company management.
Minimum requirements
- University degree in a commercial discipline or equivalent qualification.
- 8 years of commercial experience.
- Professional certifications such as ICS.
- Sea going certification.