Chartering Manager; Liner

The Chartering Manager responsible for driving the commercial performance of Bahri Line’s multipurpose fleet. This includes securing cargoes, maximizing vessel utilization, and delivering on revenue and profitability targets. The role leads the full chartering cycle—from strategy and planning to fixture execution—while managing key client and broker relationships.

In addition, the Chartering Manager oversees team performance, supports budgeting and forecasting, and ensures operational alignment across internal departments. The role also upholds chartering policies, contract standards, and compliance requirements, contributing to Bahri Line’s global growth and strategic positioning in the breakbulk and project cargo markets.

• Ensure effective cascading of the functional strategy into department business plans for vertical alignment and horizontal integration with other interfacing departments/units.
• Manage the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes, and practices, considering leading standards, productivity improvement, and cost reduction.

• Ensure that all department reports are prepared timely and accurately and meet Bahri’s requirements, policies, and quality standards.
• Manage the effective achievement of assigned objectives through the leadership of the department by setting individual objectives, managing performance, developing, and motivating staff to maximize performance.

• Develop and recommend the department budget and monitor financial performance versus the budget while ensuring all activities are conducted in line with the approved guidelines.
• Manage and ensure effective implementation of departmental policies, procedures, and controls covering all areas of assigned departmental activities so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service.

• Develop and execute chartering strategies that align with Bahri Line’s commercial objectives and global expansion roadmap.
• Identify and pursue growth opportunities across strategic cargo segments and emerging markets.
• Act as the commercial lead for securing cargoes and maximizing fleet employment across key trade lanes.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of cargo opportunities through direct client engagement and broker channels.
• Contribute to long-term fleet deployment planning and trade lane development for the MPP segment.
• Own the commercial P&L of the MPP segment, with responsibility for revenue targets and cost control.
• Lead forecasting of cargo volumes, revenue streams, and fleet allocation.
• Provide monthly and quarterly performance reports with financial insights and risk assessment.
• Monitor market dynamics, competitor positioning, and industry trends to ensure proactive chartering decisions.
• Be commercially accountable for generating revenue by securing cargoes through spot, COA, and term business.
• Oversee chartering KPIs including daily earnings, fleet deployment efficiency, and contract fulfillment rates.
• Analyze post-fixture performance to identify commercial and operational gaps and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee end-to-end chartering lifecycle: from lead generation and negotiations to fixture execution and post-voyage review.
• Maintain strong relationships with brokers, shippers, freight forwarders, and port agents.
• Ensure timely and accurate voyage instructions, laytime calculations, and dispute resolution when necessary.
• Coordinate with operations teams to align vessel capabilities with cargo requirements.

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.