Vacancy in Tokyo: Chartering Manager, Dry Bulk - Klaveness Japan KK, Tokyo
Chartering Manager, Dry Bulk -
Klaveness Japan KK, Tokyo
With great ambitions, we need great people!
About Us
Klaveness Dry Bulk (KDB) is a leading digital operator, pool manager, trader and service provider in the dry bulk market operating from offices in Oslo, Singapore, Dubai, Tokyo, and Manila. We take data driven positions in the dry bulk freight market and enable other maritime professionals to minimize risk and maximize operational efficiency through our AI-powered Market Manager platform.
About the role
Situated in Marunouchi, Tokyo, you will play an important role in building KDB’s activities in Japan and the wider Pacific market.
Main responsibilities:
Collaborating with internal stakeholders to build and optimize the Panamax portfolio.
Sourcing, analysing and executing time charter in/out opportunities, including independent handling of voyage estimations and charter party negotiations.
Coordinating with Operations team in voyage optimization and providing outstanding service to clients.
Establishing and maintaining good relationships with charterers, owners, brokers and other relevant counterparts.
Identifying and exploring new trading strategies that complement or build on existing ones.
Providing timely market feedback and formulating opinions on the market for the team.
About you
You embody our core values of Craftsmanship, Integrity, Commitment and Curiosity in your work ethics. You thrive as a team player and you are comfortable working with, and influencing, stakeholders ranging from peers to management in a multi-national environment. In your decision-making process, you are proficient in the use of data to formulate your point of view. When required, you possess the ability to think strategically and develop innovative solutions that challenge the status quo.
Qualifications:
More than 3 years of experience in dry bulk chartering or related fields
Relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
Strong relationship building and negotiation skills
Fluent in English and Japanese language
About what we offer
We offer an exciting job in an international and progressive company with high activity and great ambitions for the future. You will be part of a highly skilled, diverse, and supportive team, and work in an environment that encourages long term professional and personal growth. The position is based in Tokyo and your workday will involve daily contact with colleagues and stakeholders in and outside of Tokyo.
If this opportunity sounds like a great fit for you, we encourage you to submit your application, including your CV and transcript of grades, as soon as possible. The deadline for applications is 30 April 2025.
For any questions, please reach out to General Manager in Klaveness Japan KK, Haruki Chua +81 80 1373 7878.
All inquiries will be handled with full confidentiality.
Torvald Klaveness is a pioneering shipping company with a vision to improve the nature of shipping and a mission to make seaborne supply chains more resilient, decarbonized and cost-effective.
The company consists of a holding structure and three operating companies. Klaveness Holding executes active ownership of the existing portfolio of companies, drives new strategic investments and manages a portfolio of liquid financial investments.
Klaveness Combination Carriers actively participates in the transition to low-carbon shipping with its unique combination carrier concept. Klaveness Dry Bulk is a leading operator servicing the global dry bulk industry and manages the world’s largest Panamax pool. Klaveness Digital is responsible for the development and commercialization of digital services across all business units, including CargoValue, the world’s leading platform for managing seaborne supply chains, and the portfolio of freight decision support software. It also serves as a hub for innovation to test, validate and commercialize new ideas.
With close to 80 years of experience, Klaveness operates approximately 75 vessels through offices in Oslo, Singapore, Dubai, Tokyo, and Manila employing around 155 people.
More information about our company and our activities can be found at www.klaveness.com