Chartering Operations Manager (m/f/d)

Experience HELM as a unique family business and an attractive employer. Through a constant exchange of ideas, our ultimate goal is to offer our customers future-oriented solutions within our global network. At any time, in any place. This allows us to work proactively and think long-term - in operations, quality management, process optimization, product development and distribution. We are innovation drivers, possibility makers and a reliable partner, all in one.

Chartering Operations Manager (m/f/d)

Date: Feb 19, 2026

Location:

Houston, TX, US, 77079

Business Unit: Chemicals

Job Function: Supply Chain Management / Logistics

Level of Experience: Mid-Career

The Chartering Operations Manager (m/f/d) is responsible for handling all post-fixture activities related to COA shipments and spot voyages. This role oversees voyage execution, cargo nominations, vessel performance monitoring, and laytime/demurrage handling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage COA shipments and spot voyages upon fixing until completion of voyages
• Monitor voyage progress and address operational issues.
• Nominate cargo quantities and performing vessels.
• Coordinate with suppliers/customers, terminals, agents, ship operators and internal product management
• Support the laytime desk by pre-checking laytime calculations and arising demurrage.
• Ensure all voyages are in compliance with Charter Party and other contractual terms.
• Review vessel documentation and vetting.
• Analyze voyage costs and support post-fixture reporting.
  
  
  

Required Hard Skills:

• Charter Party, preferably ASBATANKVOY, knowledge.
• Laytime and demurrage expertise.
• Ability to interpret and apply contractual terms.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Microsoft Office tools.
• Preferably, existing skills in SAP S4/HANA and TM
  
  
  

Preferred Soft Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and contract management capabilities
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Strong teamwork mentality.
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Professionalism and customer focus.
• Strong networking skills.
  
  
  

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Maritime Studies, Logistics, Supply Chain Business, or related field preferred
• Experience in postfix operations
• Liquid bulk experience is considered an advantage.
  
  
  

Every day, each one of us contributes to HELM's success with competence, the highest expertise and unique service. We reward this commitment - not only with international opportunities, possibilities for seminars and further training but also with benefits that offer optimal conditions to reach the perfect work-life balance.

Interested?

Join our motivated team and help shaping the future of HELM! Even if you do not fulfil all of the requirements in our profile, we encourage you to apply. It is important to us to find the right people who will enrich our team with their motivation and personality!

We look forward to receiving your application with all the necessary documents via our application portal.

Nearest Major Market: Houston