Senior Operations Manager - Dry Bulk - White Plains, NY

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS, - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to, Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is 'On-Site' at the location detailed in the job post.The Global Ocean Freight department (GOF) is responsible for overseeing the day to day voyage management of dry bulk vessels. , Primary customers include internal ADM counterparts and destinations. , The department serves as a liaison between the vessel owner and cargo receivers and handles all aspects of the ocean freight business. The group takes operational responsibility of vessels and cargoes controlled by ADM on a global basis.The ideal candidate will be engaged in gaining a broad overview of all facets of the ocean freight business. This will include, but is not limited to, working in vessel operations, following the loading and discharge of bulk cargoes, initiating freight payments, claims handling, calculating laytime, and settlement of freight accounts. , Additional duties consist of port agency appointments, voyage optimization and performance monitoring, and liaising between various internal departments globally.As a Senior Operations Manager, the candidate must be able to mentor, develop and implement procedures for a growing team. In addition to day to day activities, the candidate is expected to lead and participate with Global Ocean Freight initiatives and projects, which require risk mitigation, asset management and cost avoidance solutions.Required Skills:Excellent verbal and written communication skills. , Must be able to professionally communicate with internal customers and outside brokers and agents.Ability to communicate with all levels within the organization including senior management and global destinationsCoach/Mentor trainees and junior operatorsDistribute Fleet to Vessel operators in the absence of upper managementProficient knowledge of , Microsoft Office SuiteAbility to problem solve and think outside of the boxLimited night and weekend availability to handle any issues that may ariseWorks well within a dynamic group environmentCritical thinker with proven track record of problem solvingIndependent decision makingAble to cultivate and grow strong and beneficial business relationshipsA positive attitude and continuous improvement of skillsetsSpeaks/writes English fluentlyAbility to manage 7-10 vessels and execute daily commercial operationsProven track record of implementing and creating SOP for operational efficienciesResponsible for handling and settling of complex disputes and claimsResponsible for coordinating complex stow plans with chartering, trade and vessel commandResponsible for calculating optimal speed and consumption with voyage optimization effortsMonitor fleet performanceAbility to negotiate vendor contracts and discountsAbility to be the project manager on various shipping projectsSupervision of fleet compliance with company policy and industry regulations

Created: 2025-10-08