Chartering Manager

Job Req Number:  125975
Time Type: Full Time

• Would you like to join the world’s leading freight forwarder and gain over 160,000 colleagues around the world including more than 1,000 dedicated Project Logistics colleagues – where you will have the chance to take ownership of your role and influence how we grow our presence in the Middle Eastern and Indian market.

• Based in Dubai you will be instrumental in expanding our footprint in the project chartering market within the Global Ocean Chartering Desk, part of the DSV Global Projects & Industry Solutions (DPIS) product unit.

• Let us welcome you into a global team we are based in Denmark (HQ), the Netherlands, Dubai, Singapore, China and the US, we are a dozen colleagues, in the Global Ocean Chartering Desk. Together, we assist relevant DSV branches around the world with their break bulk/project cargoes and heavy lift loads. A tight-knit team, we meet online every day to make sure we assist each other with the different tasks and succeed as one.

• Being a smaller team of chartering specialists, we have a strong sense of community and ownership within the team

Reporting Line:

Report to:                       Director, Head of Global Ocean Chartering Desk

Role:                               Chartering Manager          

Direct subordinates:       NA

Responsibilities:

• Based in Dubai, you will together with your colleagues – Project Logistics as well as Chartering specialists – handle the requests and bookings for the offices in the region working closely with the local DSV offices, but also worldwide

• While this can be done from your desk, part of your job will also be to visit the different project offices. This might take you travelling primarily within Middle East, Indian subcontinent and Africa.

• An important part of your work will be to form close working relationships with the different offices, enabling you to provide them with best-in-class service. This may also mean participating in customer meetings to support the business. Furthermore, you will build, maintain and further develop a strong network with the various carriers as you will be the main contact for your colleagues to the carrier market.

• This is a highly independent role with plenty of opportunity to make your mark. However, your team is always there for you, both the colleagues you share an office with as well as the rest of the global team online.

Qualifications & Characteristics:

• Several years of chartering experience
• An established network within the chartering industry
• Experience in booking project cargoes on multipurpose vessels
• Experience with BIMCO contracts such as CONLINE BOOKING NOTE, GENCON, NYPE and BALTIME and the usual terms and conditions related to these contracts and the multipurpose market
• Great communication skills in English

Working Conditions:

• Working conditions, hereunder hours and requirements, may be above normal office requirements.
• You will be working in an international environment being a part of one of the world’s most profitable freight forwarding & warehousing companies.
• You will at the same time get the opportunity to and be encouraged to set your individual footprint on UAE branches regarding activity and development of same.
• You will be working in a performance driven culture, where your individual achievements will be recognized and directly affecting your personal development, career, rewards and future opportunities.

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 160,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you. 

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

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