Senior Freight Operator

Company Description

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 20,000 people globally.

Job Description

The position of Senior Freight Operator will be based out of LDC’s Freight representative office in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and will have the opportunity to join one of the major global drybulk freight operators, shipping 55 million tons of cargoes per year, concentrating integrated activities of chartering, trading and market analysis. LDC has an integrated team that looks forward to nurturing its next “all-rounder” with a rewarding and visible career within a high-performance organization.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Communicate and liaise with vessel owners/masters/charterers/agents, trading team and other relevant stakeholders
• Responsible for following up on post fixture activities
• Basic understanding of Stowage Plan, intake optimization
• Bunkering, ensure close collaboration with bunker desk to successfully manage bunker planning
• Voyage Optimization & vessel performance with assistance from 3rd party Routing providers
• Understanding principles of Voyage Profit & Loss
• Knowledge of main charter party clauses
• Manage assigned external relations with customers and / or vendors
• Ensure vessels quick turnaround in port by liaising with local agents
• Prepare and ensure freight and hire are paid/received in a timely manner
• Ensure and champion a close and harmonious working relationship with the relevant Commercial team
• Collaborate effectively with other Freight Platform desks
• Updating and full utilization of digital tools IMOS, Sedna etc.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Must have post-secondary education in Shipping, Commerce, or Economic studies
• 5-7 years of previous work experience as an Operator of Time Charter dry bulk vessel
• Previous work experience at Sea on dry bulk vessels is preferred
• Previous work experience with Parcelling is preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

• High level of commitment on Compliance aspects and work ethics
• Must have exceptional and demonstrated customer or supplier relationship skills
• Strong numerical, analytical and logical-thinking skills
• Technologically proficient with Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) as well as Shipping systems (IMOS, Sedna, DA Desk).
• Possesses an interest in and aptitude for people management
• Customer-focused with exceptional and demonstrated relationship-building skills, particularly with key accounts (Internal Customers and ship owners)
• Accountability and strong sense of ownership, interdependence and collaborative
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and continuous communication with internal and external stakeholders,
• Team player with a strong desire to collaborate with different departments, team members, countries, functions, etc.
• Proven negotiating and problem-solving skills
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining adaptability and flexibility
• Exceptional time management and multitasking skills
• Personal drive and the ability to motivate others
• Innovative and motivated self-starter who has the ability to motivate others
• Has a willingness to learn and a passion for continuous improvements

Additional Information

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including extended health care and dental coverage, employee and family assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage

- Retirement Savings Plan with Employer contributions and matching

- Paid vacation, paid sick time and paid statutory holidays

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us