Bulk Operations Manager

Bulk Operations Manager
Location: Singapore
Industry: Shipping /Bulk

We are seeking an experienced Bulk Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day commercial operations of a dry bulk fleet, ensuring efficient voyage execution, cost control and strong operational performance.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end dry bulk vessel operations from fixture through voyage completion.
• Oversee voyage planning, vessel scheduling, port calls, cargo operations and bunkering.
• Coordinate with Masters, charterers, brokers, agents, terminals and service providers.
• Monitor vessel performance, bunker consumption, voyage costs and operational efficiency.
• Review charter party terms and manage laytime, demurrage/despatch and operational claims.
• Handle shipping documentation, including Bills of Lading and Letters of Indemnity.
• Resolve operational issues and minimise commercial and contractual exposure.
• Work closely with chartering, technical, finance and marine teams.
• Lead and support the operations team and provide updates to senior management.

Requirements

• 5+ years of dry bulk shipping operations experience, ideally with leadership exposure.
• Strong knowledge of charter parties, voyage operations, laytime and demurrage.
• Experience with Handysize, Supramax/Ultramax, Panamax vessels.
• Strong commercial awareness, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Previous experience with a shipowner, operator or dry bulk trading company preferred.