Job Description

This regional position is an addition to the existing deugro break bulk & heavy lift chartering team in Asia. It entails for a large part the procurement of part- and full charter ocean freight with multipurpose and heavy lift fitted tonnage, which is then concluded on a variety of different charter party contract formats. The multipurpose and heavy lift tonnage sector requires a dynamic approach that fosters the established relationships with our trusted partners, as well as constantly evolving our network and cultivating new relationships. The safe passage of cargo across the ocean always plays a major role in the overall transport scope which a freight forwarder provides, and therefore requires a dedicated team of subject matter experts which helps the company ensure continued customer satisfaction, and thereby also in retaining its position as one of the leading project logistics experts in the world.

We are looking for a candidate that has mainly a good attitude and keen interest in this niche sector of shipping. It is open for the recruitment of a junior rank (i.e. chartering delegate) to a more senior one (i.e. chartering executive/manager), which would be determined at the end of the probation period latest.

Responsibilities & Tasks:

• Support in carrying out the daily full and part charter agreements with carriers on break bulk and heavy lift parcels.
• Assist in the managing of centralised purchasing as well as handling contact & relationship with ship owners and operators, in cooperation with worldwide deugro offices.
• Support the development of business relations with hitherto unknown ship owners & operators of all types and nationalities.
• Assist in handling and advising the sales prices internally and guiding operational matters post fixture.
• Tender bid responsibilities in cooperation with worldwide deugro offices.
• Support worldwide deugro offices to develop sales leads and follow up.
• Filing & completion of shipment details in the internal system.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
• Must have the ability to handle multiple responsibilities.
• Good judgement and initiative.
• Comfortable to work under pressure.
• Must work well across multiple levels in a fast-pace environment.
• Internally motivated.
• Meticulous.

Function / Market & Industry Knowledge / Business Acumen / Process Mapping:

• Knowledge in international shipping and chartering.
• Understanding of company strategy and products.
• Understanding of company rules and guidelines.

Desired Attributes:

• Professional image, polished presentation.
• Team player, approachable towards colleagues, sharing knowledge.
• Strong relationship building and negotiating skills.
• High energy and results-oriented.
• Detail oriented with strong planning, organizational, project management and analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.

Additional Information

Career Level

Manager

Qualification

Professional Certificate/NiTEC, Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor\'s Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree

Years of Experience

2 years

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Specializations

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Company Overview

When Carl Press, Sr. founded deugro in 1924 as Deutsche Gro\xc3\x9ftransportgesellschaft mbH in Frankfurt Germany, he laid the foundation for the deugro tradition of excellence in the global freight forwarding industry. deugro soon developed into a leading service provider in freight forwarding, specializing in the logistics of turnkey industrial projects. Under the leadership of his son, Carl E. Press, the family-owned and managed company became a globally operating group - with a strong focus on challenging and complicated cargo projects.

Over the past 90 years, the times have changed, but deugro\'s ambition of excellence has always remained the same. Our worldwide team with upwards of 1,100 experts provides highly specialized project and freight forwarding solutions to international clients. Our diversified portfolio of services, which includes freight management and project logistic solutions by air, ocean and overland, caters to a variety of clients located in every corner of the globe.

Additional Company Information

Registration No.

198902713K

Company Size

51 - 200 Employees

Average Processing Time

18 days

Industry

Transportation / Logistics

Benefits & Others

Medical, Regular hours, Mondays - Fridays, Business (e.g. Shirts)

Specific Location

Clemenceau Avenue

Company photos

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