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Senior Freight Operator

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Professional development opportunities
Collaborative and inclusive work environment

Job Description

Bunge North America, Inc. is a leading agribusiness and food company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, with a registered office in Geneva, Switzerland. With over 200 years of experience, Bunge operates in more than 50 countries, connecting farmers to consumers through essential food, feed, and fuel products. The company specializes in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing, and refining. Its extensive portfolio includes plant-based oils, fats, and proteins, serving a diverse range of customers along the value chain to deliver quality products and innovative solutions tailored to evolving consumer needs. Bunge emphasizes global food security, sustainability, and community prosperity, driven... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in logistics, business, supply chain management, agricultural economics, international relations, or related field
  • Minimum three years experience as a dry cargo operator, vessel logistics specialist, or related position in the agricultural or bulk commodity sector
  • Demonstrated experience managing dry bulk cargo shipments on Panamax, Supramax, or Handy sized vessels
  • Ability to interpret international trade laws and maritime regulations
  • Proficiency in using IMOS voyage handling software and port cost platforms
  • Experience with Softmar or equivalent chartering software
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in logistics, business, supply chain management, agricultural economics, international relations, or related field
  • Three years experience as a dry cargo operator, vessel logistics specialist, or similar role in the agricultural or bulk commodity industry
  • Experience handling dry bulk cargoes on Panamax, Supramax, or Handy sized vessels
  • Knowledge of international trade, shipping policies, and maritime law
  • Proficiency with IMOS integrated voyage handling system
  • Familiarity with port disbursement cost platforms
  • Experience using Softmar or similar chartering systems
  • Strong communication, leadership, and coaching skills

Job Duties

  • Prepare initial shipping instructions for voyages
  • Calculate cargo and bunker fuel requirements
  • Manage profit and loss for shipping voyages
  • Process vessel hire and freight payments
  • Finalize voyage details for Panamax, Supramax, and Handy vessels
  • Appoint agents, surveyors, and port captains
  • Communicate effectively with ship owners, charterers, brokers, traders, and insurance companies
  • Coach trainees and newcomers on procedures and departmental activities
  • Enforce company policies and safety regulations
  • Oversee maritime legal disputes and coordinate with the legal department
  • Coordinate the freight operations team to ensure timely deliveries

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