Job description
ADM Global Ocean Freight (GOF) is a core value-creating function at the heart of our global trading platform. Based in Singapore, the Chartering Manager will lead end-to-end vessel chartering activities across multiple routes and cargoes, ensuring optimal fleet utilization, service reliability, and cost efficiency. You will partner with traders, operations, risk management, and legal teams to execute chartering strategies that unlock value while maintaining rigorous compliance and safety standards.
In this role, you will develop and execute chartering strategies that align with ADM GOF's trading activities, negotiate charter party agreements with shipowners and brokers, and optimize fleet utilization and routing to meet customer needs. You will monitor market dynamics, freight-rate trends, vessel availability, and counterparty risk, translating market insights into practical sourcing decisions. You will lead cross-functional collaboration with commercial, operations, and risk teams to ensure timely, compliant, and cost-effective cargo movements. The position offers significant exposure to the end-to-end lifecycle of ocean freight and opportunities to drive efficiency, digitalization, and best-practice processes across the network.
ADM provides a dynamic, global environment, competitive compensation, and clear paths for career development. If you are a proactive, analytical leader who thrives in a fast-paced trading setting and wants to contribute to a world-class GOF platform, we would like to speak with you.
Responsibility
- Lead end-to-end chartering activities for global ocean freight across multiple trade lanes, ensuring vessel availability and on-time delivery.
- Negotiate charter party agreements, terms, and pricing with shipowners, brokers, and other counterparties.
- Develop and implement chartering strategies that optimize fleet utilization, voyage costs, and service reliability.
- Monitor market dynamics, freight-rate trends, vessel availability, and counterparty risk; provide actionable insights to the commercial team.
- Collaborate with traders, operations, legal, and risk management to align chartering activities with trading strategies and compliance requirements.
- Maintain governance and documentation, including charters, amendments, and performance metrics.
- Mentor and coach junior team members; drive process improvements and adoption of digital tools.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Maritime Studies, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- 5+ years of chartering or shipping experience, preferably within commodity trading or GOF environments.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and commercial acumen with a track record of cost optimization and risk mitigation.
- Deep knowledge of chartering contracts (C/P), market dynamics, and risk management practices.
- Proficiency with ERP/Trade tech platforms, data analysis (Excel, SQL, or similar), and vessel voyage planning tools.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to lead cross-functional teams across time zones.
- Understanding of Singapore maritime regulations and international shipping standards.