Ships Agency Operator

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve
challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.
We are looking for a Ships Agency Operator to join our company.
In Wilhelmsen Port Services, we provide our customers with piece of mind while
we handle their cargo, their vessels and their crew. We handle ‎75,000 port
calls per year, which means that every ‎7 minutes, anywhere around the world,
we send a ship safely out to sea again to fulfil its purpose. We match local
expertise with strict global standards, making sure we consistently make our
customers' port calls as efficient and safe as possible.
The Ships Agency Operator will report to Ships Agency Operations Manager.
About the position:
Attending all vessels within the scope of responsibility, in compliance with
applicable work processes, standards and procedures, with special attention to
correct, accurate and timely use of the operating system.
What will you do:
* Attend and board vessels as required and as directed by respective Manager, in accordance with our operations and Customer Requirements.
* Responsible for the effective coordination of assigned port calls.
* Advice on selection of contractors for goods and services provided to principals, including submission of competitive quotations, as required.
* Ensure proper monitoring of the vessel and attendance to any follow up enquiries.
* Establish and maintain vessel's files and ensure that all transactional systems are updated real time.
* Ensure proactive, efficient and timely communication at all times.
* Report leads, business opportunities and relevant port updates observed to Manager.
* Monitor and record expenses that arises during vessels' port call.
* Ensure Cash-in-Transit (Cash to Master) as per company procedures.
* Proactively follow up, check and approve supplier's invoices.
* Ensure cost effectively Vessel Operations.
* Provide input to improve the operational and cost efficiency of the port call
Required Skills:
. Maritime background and experience from Ships Agency Operations.
* Good communication skills and command of the in English language (oral and written).
* Process and system understanding.
* Self-motivated and result orientated.
* Proactive and possesses ability to anticipate issue to facilitate preventive measures.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Problem solving skills with ability to make fast and sound judgement.
* Ability to effectively plan & direct an operation without compromising on safety to personnel and vessel.
* Good motivator and team leadership skills.
* Familiar with Port & local Authorities regulations, procedures and governing tariffs.
* Computer literate.
We can offer a culture and work environment of strong leadership, career
development and a job that is both challenging and stimulating.
Application:
Sounds interesting? If you can see yourself in this role, please let us know
why you are our new Ships Agency Operator.
You can apply online through our career portal by creating a 'Candidate Home'
account. Here you can upload your resume and your motivational letter
including your earliest start date.
www.wilhelmsen.com/careers/
Work Location : Fujairah , UAE.
Application Deadline : ‎11 May ‎2023