Marine Agency Coordinator  

Marine Agency Coordinator  

Job Description  

We are seeking a Marine Coordinator, who will manage the entire shipping portfolio involving chartering, operations, vetting and regulatory compliance. Reporting to the Marine manager, the coordinator will provide seamless support by overseeing both the commercial and operational aspects of the marine transportation business, with a key emphasis in supporting the development of the strategies and helping to drive the success of our marine operations.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expertise on marine technical and commercial matters, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations of shipments of oil, products, and equipment.
• Coordinate the safe and economical marine transportation for both domestic and international trades.
• Liaise with marine terminals, port authorities, refineries, regional supply offices, ship owners, agents, surveyors, and expeditors on all matters related to marine movements.
• Administer affreightment contracts for the Marine manager.
• Stay informed of operational matters with clients and suppliers and provide updates.
• Prepare a weekly schedule for all movements under his responsibility.
• Input cost and cargo data relevant to movements into the marine system.
• Build and maintain individual voyage files for each movement.
• Guarantee proper inspection services are available for each voyage.
• Verify relevant invoices for movements and approve as necessary.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of Marine agency experience is required.
• Territory location is the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.
• Master Mariner with experience of tanker operations is preferred.
• Excellent computer skills (Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint).
• Proficient in appropriate software (ERP).
• Thorough knowledge of day-to-day tanker and cargo operations.
• Knowledge of post-fixture work, including nomination, demurrage, and invoicing.
• Thorough knowledge of standard oil company charter parties, clauses, and terminology.
• Effective and strong leadership with a continuous improvement mindset
• Strong safety focus and visionary approach
• Exceptional verbal and written communication with the proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Critical thinking and negotiation skills.