Tanker Freight Operator

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Javelin Global Commodities is a leading global commodities marketing, trading, logistics services and investment firm with offices in London, New York, San Diego, St Louis, Zug, India, Australia and Singapore. Javelin was founded in 2015 and now operates across 50 countries and six continents, covering more than 20 different commodities including thermal coal, metallurgical coal, iron ore, metals, hydrocarbons, power, freight, softs and renewables.

Established in 2015, Javelin employs approximately 200 people. The company prides itself on a meritocratic culture, customer service, creativity, transparency, integrity and responsibility. While expanding its global footprint, it maintains a small‑company atmosphere with a flat structure and encourages collaboration across all levels and locations. Javelin supports employee wellbeing through social events, sports clubs, lunchtime activities and provides an on‑site gym and sports facilities in its London office.

We are looking for a Tanker Freight Operator to join our growing freight team in Singapore. You will be the lead operator overseeing our tanker fleet and reporting directly to the Freight Trader. This role will help develop our tanker operations team, allowing you to innovate and shape the desk as it grows.

• Optimise P&L of vessels through efficient voyage planning and timely communication of updates.
• Prepare and issue voyage orders to owners, ensuring compliance with charterers’ instructions and internal procedures.
• Establish and nurture working relationships with ship owners, agents and customers throughout operations.
• Monitor voyage performance, speed, consumptions and bunker planning.
• Manage agency appointments, pre‑funding and coordination with agents to facilitate smooth operations at ports.
• Carry out pre‑fixture requirements from the freight trader, including vessel clearance, freight calculations and optimisation of pre/post‑fixture activities.
• Apply strong understanding of Charter Party terms and support the freight desk when negotiating in pre‑fixture.
• Oversee all cargo documentation, including NORs, LOPs, B/L instructions and LOIs.
• Keep IMOS updated and file voyage documentation in accordance with internal processes; issue freight invoices and monitor all costs associated with voyages.

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Additional languages are a plus.
• At least 2 years of experience in tanker operations for a trading house, ship owner or oil major.
• Minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of tanker charter parties (e.g., Shelltime, BPVoy, Exxon Voy, Asbatankvoy).
• Proficiency in MS Office and IMOS.
• Clear communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and under pressure in a fast‑paced environment that often requires out‑of‑hours coverage.

• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Income protection

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