Job Description
Main purpose
We are looking for a commercially driven Dry Freight Charterer with 3–5 years of experience to join our freight team in Singapore. This role focuses on tonnage procurement across the Supramax segment, covering key Asian markets. The successful candidate will be responsible for securing time-chartered tonnage to support cargo programmes, while maintaining deep and strategic relationships with shipowners, operators and brokers across the region.
Key responsibilities
- Source and fix time charter vessels (Supramax) across Asia to meet internal cargo requirements and trading strategies.
- Develop and manage strong commercial relationships with regional shipowners, operators and brokers.
- Negotiate competitive charter terms and ensure alignment with operational, commercial, and risk requirements.
- Monitor market trends, freight indices, and vessel availability to provide accurate and timely market intelligence.
- Work closely with cargo desks, operations, and deals desk (risk) teams to optimise fleet performance and commercial outcomes.
- Maintain up-to-date market coverage and provide regular reporting on freight opportunities and risks.
- Support strategic initiatives and contribute to the long-term chartering strategy of the organisation.
Required qualifications
- Minimum 3 years' experience in dry freight chartering, with a strong focus on Supramax or Handysize segment.
- Proven track record in time chartering and tonnage procurement.
- Background from a shipowner, operator, commodity trading company or freight brokerage, with strong market credibility.
- Deep understanding of the Asia dry bulk market.
- Existing network of shipowners and operators in the region.
- Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
Preferred qualifications
- Additional experience across broader dry bulk segments or adjacent freight markets
Attributes for success
- Excellent commercial and negotiation skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced and performance-driven environment.
- Collaborative team player with a proactive mindset.
Department overview
The Freight team sits within Trafigura's commercial operations and plays a critical role in the trade life cycle by securing and managing vessel tonnage to support cargo programmes globally. The Dry Freight Charterer will report directly to the Head of Geared Freight Trading and will work closely with cargo desks, operations, and the deals desk (risk) team to optimise fleet performance and commercial outcomes.
Equal opportunity employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce! We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.