Group shipping operations specialist

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Dit ga jij doen

Managing vessels, coordinating international shipping operations and developing smarter transport solutions? As a group shipping operations specialist at Tata Steel in IJmuiden, you do all three. On our site covering 1,500 football pitches, you help keep millions of tonnes of cargo moving safely, efficiently and sustainably.

Tata Steel's Shipping Team manages a portfolio of approximately 41 million tonnes per year, ranging from outbound steel products to bulk shipping. You start in a Tata Steel Europe operations-focused role, where you plan and operate vessels and work with colleagues and partners across different countries and time zones.

As a group shipping operations specialist at Tata Steel...

• Coordinate the day-to-day planning and operation of outbound vessels. This includes time-chartered vessels, contracts of affreightment and spot fixtures.
• Manage our time-chartered short-sea fleet. You handle voyage instructions, cargo planning, agency appointments, bunker coordination, documentation and post-fixture activities.
• Bring different parties together. You coordinate with charterers, planners, stevedores and vessels, always with a strong focus on safety and quality.
• Monitor performance and costs. You track the performance of the short-sea network, report monthly results and support claims management.
• Help develop new transport solutions. You contribute to improving our supply chain and work closely with our inbound operations team in Kolkata.
• Take ownership of the complete operational shipping process. You are responsible for coordinating all activities surrounding a vessel call, including planning, execution and the alignment of all involved parties such as agents, terminals and service providers.
• Visit vessels when required. As part of the role, you will occasionally go on board ships to coordinate activities and ensure operations run smoothly.
• Contribute to digitalisation and data-driven improvements. Together with colleagues, you help identify opportunities for automation, improved planning and smarter decision-making through data and new technologies.

Herken jij jezelf?

You enjoy working in an international environment where plans can change quickly and different interests come together. You communicate clearly, build strong working relationships and enjoy working as part of a team. Safety and operational excellence guide the decisions you make. At the same time, you look beyond today's schedule and identify opportunities to improve transportation and shipping operations. You also have:

• At least 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in shipping, maritime logistics or vessel operations.
• Higher professional education (hbo) combined with a relevant professional qualification.
• Professional proficiency in English is essential, as you will work daily with international colleagues and stakeholders. You also have good working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of maritime law and insurance, combined with experience in claims handling.
• Knowledge of international standards for the handling, storage and transportation of steel, the ability to work independently and an interest in digitalisation, automation, data analysis and process optimisation.

Experience at sea, with a shipowner or operator, as a supercargo, with SAP or with safety management systems is an advantage.

Dit bieden wij jou

The opportunity to contribute with your colleagues to a leading steel company. At Tata Steel, you will work in a unique environment where shipping, logistics and manufacturing come together. Together with your colleagues, you help ensure the safe and efficient transportation of millions of tonnes of cargo every year. We also offer:

• A one-year contract with the prospect of a permanent contract.
• A gross monthly base salary between €4,300 and €7,600, depending on your education and experience.
• A total of 10% fixed annual allowances: 8% holiday allowance, 2% year-end bonus, plus a variable profit-sharing scheme.
• A good work-life balance with at least 37 days off per year: 26 vacation days and 11.5 ADV days.
• A role in which you can make a tangible impact by developing and improving transportation solutions.

Jouw werkomgeving

You will join Tata Steel's international Shipping Team, which operates across three locations and three time zones. Together, the team manages approximately 41 million tonnes of shipping volume each year using long-term contracts, spot fixtures and time-chartered vessels ranging from around 1,700 to 181,000 tonnes deadweight. From IJmuiden, you will initially focus on Tata Steel Europe's outbound steel products and/or bulk shipping. You will work with colleagues and external partners across the international shipping chain, including the inbound operations team based in Kolkata.

We vragen

• afgeronde hbo
• gedrevenheid
• aantoonbare werkervaring