We are looking for candidates for the position of Chartering Assistant (1 fte) in our Livestock Express Singapore office.

Livestock Express forms part of the Vroon Group, a diversified international shipping company. With offices located in the Netherlands and Singapore, Livestock Express is the world's largest independent seaborne livestock carrier. The dedicated fleet of modern, purpose-designed vessels operates with highly qualified crew, in line with the most stringent international rules and regulations for transportation of animals.

What will you do?

• Provide general support with regards to negotiations and charter parties (e.g. prepare voyage estimates, assist in drafting and administrating charter-party terms);
• Compile routine reports of vessels’ commercial operational performance to facilitate efficient chartering activities;
• Maintain up-to-date vessel datasheets for marketing purposes;
• Maintain voyage and fixture data in the voyage-management software application (IMOS);
• Assist in preparing market and business performance reports (e.g. competition movement and market shares);
• Assist in maintaining and improving business relations with customers (e.g. prepare customer reviews, presentations and customer visits).

Who are we looking for?

• Bachelor degree in Maritime studies, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent;
• Able to work in a careful and thorough manner;
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication and reporting skills in English;
• Computer literacy is a must;
• A number of years’ experience in a similar (commercial) position, preferably in an international maritime commercial company, would be an advantage.