Overview
Dry Freight Operations Manager Jobs in Geneva, Switzerland at Aurex Group
Title: Dry Freight Operations Manager
Company: Aurex Group
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Aurex Group are a leading executive search firm specialised in the global energy and natural resources markets.
We have been exclusively mandated by an international trading house specialising in dry bulk commodities trading who are in the process of building out their third party logistics and freight team, and are looking to hire an Operations Manager based in Geneva.
Responsibilities
- Manage dry-bulk voyages from fixture through loading, discharge and final completion.
- Issue and monitor voyage instructions, notices and operational documentation.
- Coordinate with shipowners, charterers, traders, brokers, agents, terminals, surveyors and cargo suppliers.
- Monitor vessel movements, port rotations, cargo readiness, berth availability and weather conditions.
- Review charter parties and ensure compliance with agreed operational terms.
- Prepare and check bills of lading, letters of indemnity, statements of facts and other shipping documents.
- Calculate laytime and assess demurrage or despatch exposure.
- Track voyage performance, freight costs, port expenses and operational P&L.
- Identify operational risks and resolve delays, documentation issues and cargo discrepancies.
- Arrange bunkers, agency appointments and other voyage-related services where required.
- Maintain accurate voyage information within the company’s trading or vessel-management system.
- Support freight traders with voyage estimates, scheduling information and market intelligence.
- Assist with claims, invoicing and reconciliation of voyage-related costs.
- Ensure adherence to sanctions, compliance, safety and internal control requirements.
Requirements
- Approximately 3–7 years of experience in dry-bulk freight or vessel operations.
- Experience gained within a commodity trader, shipowner, operator, charterer or shipbroking business.
- Working knowledge of charter parties, Incoterms, bills of lading, laytime and demurrage.
- Experience handling commodities such as coal, iron ore, grains, fertilizers, concentrates or specialty ores is advantageous.
- Familiarity with Handysize, Supramax, Panamax or Capesize vessels, depending on the relevant cargo book.
- Strong numerical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Able to manage multiple live voyages and respond effectively to time-sensitive issues.
- Clear communication skills and confidence dealing with international counterparties.
- Proficiency in Excel and voyage-management or commodity-trading systems.
- Willingness to handle urgent operational matters outside normal office hours when necessary.
