Ocean Chartering - Europe Global Projects & Industry Solutions (m / f / d)

Job Location : This role will be based in Germany (Hamburg) or Rotterdam (Netherlands).

Job Purpose

• Develop and grow relationships and future business with targeted carriers.
• Develop a carrier pool for DB Schenker considering DB Schenker requirements.
• Point of contact for Global Projects & Industry Solutions team charter inquiries.
• Point of contact for carriers for inquiries and quotes.
• Chartering role acting as broker between internal customers/colleagues and external carriers.
• Lift the cooperation between carriers and DB Schenker in the region.
• Grow and develop the chartering team and knowledge in Europe.
• Actively respond to internal DB Schenker requests for solutions & prices from carriers and maintain direct local relationships with relevant stakeholders from the carrier side.
• Work closely with the local & regional business development team to develop innovative solutions to ensure DB Schenker\’s growth in the ocean chartering business.
• Educate business development on chartering and, if required, assist in the sales/solution discussions with clients.
• Ensure ocean chartering is undertaken safely and complies with DB Schenker guidelines and operational procedures.
• Minimize DB Schenker\’s liability exposure on charter bookings via carrier/vessel vetting and negotiating favorable terms with carriers and/or clients.
• Report functionally to the Head of Global Chartering.

Key Tasks

• Grow the regional/local chartering team, serving as a central focal point along with other regional and global chartering team members.
• Receive inquiries from DB Schenker Global Projects & Industry Solutions Team for ocean charters with cargo originating from Europe.
• Analyze inquiries and determine strategy and solution for the charter scope and the most suitable carrier to win the bid/tender.
• Create an overview and present pricing and solution recommendations.
• Drive competitive pricing, compliance, and carrier management.
• Translate and explain pricing/requirements internally as well as DB Schenker/client requirements externally towards carriers.
• Initiate and explore all possible options for optimal results.
• Drive and support agreed pricing process, data quality, and compliance.
• Ensure competitive pricing through the use of various benchmarking tools.
• Act as a subject matter expert for colleagues and clients.
• Support and assist other chartering regions when required.

Requirements

Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor\’s Degree or equivalent experience/qualification.
• More than 10 years of relevant business experience in project chartering and heavy lift.

Differentiator

• Commercial mindset with a technical flair/understanding.
• Carrier and project cargo background.
• Solid networking abilities.
• Role requires a highly analytical, forward-thinking, and creative mindset.
• Experience working in a matrix organization and driving results globally.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, dynamic, and high-pressure environment.
• Conduct data analyses, develop statistical models, and implement solutions together with the respective subject matter experts.
• Propose solutions and/or seek required input to support countries/regions with issues.
• Experience working with multiple countries/cultures.
• Subject matter expert who applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.
• Manage projects/processes, working independently with limited supervision.
• Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex.

Stakeholders

• Connect with and influence the Global Projects & Industry Solutions Team.
• Collaborate with other chartering brokers located in the region and countries.
• Convince others to accept new concepts, practices, and approaches.
• Build strong, trusting cross-functional relationships with DB Schenker colleagues.
• Understand customer and key stakeholders\‘ interests and concerns and advise direct reports, customers, and key stakeholders.
• Provide technical and commercial guidance to line managers and employees.

Benefits :

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a dynamic organization.

Our offer

At DB Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network that connects the world. A network that allows you to shape your career by encouraging you to contribute and truly make a difference. With more than 76,000 colleagues worldwide, we welcome diversity and thrive on individual backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Together as one team, we are here to move.

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