Senior Vessel Operations & Chartering Manager

Senior Vessel Operations & Chartering Manager Parrish & Heimbecker Join our team that shares your Passion & Heart for Canadian agriculture!

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) has an opportunity for a motivated, forward-thinking, and dedicated individual as a Senior Vessel Operations & Chartering Manager based in Guelph, Ontario.

P&H Grain The P&H Grain Division is a comprehensive grain and crop input network, operating across approximately 45 locations in the prairie provinces and Ontario.

Our strategically positioned facilities, including grain elevators, rail sidings, inland terminals, and specialized export terminals, ensure that we effectively match producer grain with the needs of both domestic and export end users.

As a full-service agri-retailer, we provide farming communities with a full range of quality crop input products and agronomic solutions, encompassing crop protection products, certified seeds, nutrients, and custom applications.

Benefits Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd has a people-first approach therefore, we offer many perks to our hard-working staff!

Some of our benefits include : Learning and Development Programs Dental, Vision, and Extended Health Care Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off RRSP Matching Wellness Program Company Events Your Role As the Senior Vessel Operations & Chartering Manager, the successful candidate will oversee and optimize vessel loading operations, fleet tracking, laytime management, and chartering activities.

This position is responsible for ensuring efficient vessel scheduling, cost-effective operations, and maintaining strong relationships with vessel owners.

Day to Day Maximize load plans for optimal efficiency and monitor operations performance, including Time On Dock and Time In Port.

Oversee fleet tracking and provide insights for operational improvements.

Negotiate laytime statements and review demurrage to minimize financial exposure and optimize cost management.

Maintain accurate port and voyage costings to support budgeting and decision-making.

Coordinate vessel timings, communicate with stakeholders, and build strong relationships with direct vessel owners.

Collaborate with the terminal operations team to develop and implement standardized tariffs.

Analyze Time Charter opportunities and charter ocean vessels directly to meet business needs and ensure efficiency.

Review and update Charter Party agreements annually.

Qualifications Post-secondary education in Maritime Studies, Logistics, Business, or a related field.

Experience in vessel operations, chartering (including Charter Party agreements), and / or shipping logistics.

Knowledge of international shipping regulations, port operations, and vessel performance metrics.

Proficiency in port cost analysis, tariff structuring, and shipping logistics software.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to optimize costs and provide actionable insights.

Work and grow with a family-owned company.

Join our team with Purpose & History!

P&H’s roots go back over 110 years.

We have always been a Canadian, family-owned and managed agri-business that understands the qualities and conditions needed for meaningful growth.

Our corporate culture values are family values; honesty and integrity with a focus on listening and continuous learning.

Like family, we support our staff to always do better.

With over 70 locations spanning from coast to coast, and trade links around the globe, P&H is growth-oriented, diversified and vertically integrated with operations spanning across grain merchandising, flour milling, crop input distribution and animal feed production.

To apply and learn more visit us at www.pandhcareers.com We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

P&H is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that is reflective of Canadian society.

As a result, Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is in compliance with the Employment Equity Act.

P&H welcomes and encourages applications from women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

Accommodations in relation to the job selection process are available upon request for both internal and external candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.

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