What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Commercial Shipping position at Hanwha?
Job Summary:
As Director, Commercial Shipping you will lead all commercial requirements for Hanwha Shipping with counterparts located in South Korea and play a pivotal role in supporting the expansion and development of our shipping business.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure that all contractual obligations arising from charter parties are carried out effectively and that all necessary requirements are complied with
- Understands, informs, and leads the commercial negotiations with select counterparts in South Korea
- Communicates effectively with internal teams to provide input to support the effective commercialization of fleet expansion across LPG, LNG, Crude oil tanker segments, etc
- Communicates effectively with Hanwha Ocean to provide input and feedback to support the technological advancement of their product offering
- Continuously monitor and improve the business’s performance and commercial offering
QUALIFICATIONS
Basic Qualifications and Skills:
- Good command of oral and written English language with familiarity of commercial maritime subject matters
- Deep understanding of maritime contracts and interaction with the fleet across the entire value chain including SBC, Lender covenants, technical agreements, bareboat, time charter, carrier bonds, BDN, B/L’s, LOI’s, voyage charter parties, agency and towage agreements and any others as needed.
- Able to maintain a good working relationship with customers, brokers, regulatory bodies, and resolve disputes when they arise.
- Willing to present on behalf of the firm in a public setting (such as conferences, meetings or committees)
- Digitalization driven with ambition to leverage on suitable technologies to unlock new capabilities for commercial operations
- Resilient under pressure and ability to manage own well-being with consideration for others
- Take personal accountability and pride to ensure timely delivery of commitments
- Impeccable work ethic with exceptional work standards and the desire to learn and grow through experiences
- Ability to identify risk and opportunity in complex operational circumstances
Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
- Maritime qualifications with seagoing experience
- Minimum 5 Years of Shore-based experience managing commercial tanker fleets within LNG, LPG, Crude and/or Chemical/Product tanker.
Work Authorization:
The ideal candidate for this role will have authorization to work in the US and/or South Korea prior to joining Hanwha.
Diversity and Inclusion:
Hanwha believes that diversity and inclusion are vital to our success. We believe that by embracing different ideas and approaches, we enhance our ability to deliver the best results for our employees, our environment, and ultimately our business partners and customers. We foster a culture where all colleagues are able to share their passions and ideas in order that we may collectively embrace and overcome the challenges in our industry, and work toward a brighter future.
Hanwha is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.