Commercial Planner - Jobs in Vancouver, BC

Job Description

Position Summary

• Responsible for tactical (0-180 day) vessel planning and ensuring that Waterfront has contracted vessel capacity available for every Methanex cargo which needs to be transported by sea (Globally).
• In conjunction with the Commercial Planner (Backhauls), develop, adjust and update Waterfront’s tactical vessel employment strategy.
• Ensure that the tactical strategy enables Waterfront to meet all contractual obligations, while taking into account shipping market economics and market opportunities.
• Ensure that the tactical strategy is aligned with the Strategic plan developed by the Commercial Director and President.
• Ensure that any changes or risks to the tactical strategy are communicated to the Commercial Director.
• In conjunction with the Commercial Planner (Backhauls), ensure that the Tactical employment of the fleet is optimized by minimizing the cost of delivering Methanol for Methanex while maximizing Waterfront’s profitability.
• When a Time Charter or Contract of Affreightment (COA) vessel is not available for any given Methanex cargo, authority to engage with brokers and owners to contract transportation under a spot arrangement. This includes all regional transhipments.
• Authority to negotiate Commercial shipping terms for spot contracts with third party owners, with assistance from the Commercial Director when needed.
• Communicate and coordinate Methanol voyage planning with the Operations groups, Global Supply Chain and Methanex Marketing regions.
• Ensure that strong customer focus, relationship and performance for internal customers is maintained.
• Ensure that strong relationships are built with third party brokers, owners and suppliers.
• Adhere to the principals of RC, by participating in the Waterfront Management System and supporting the RC and Quality Supervisor in RC and ISO initiatives.

Position ResponsibilitiesCosts, direct and indirect

• Focus on achieving the lowest possible rates for the service levels required for spot shipments.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the shipping market so that opportunities can be identified
• Host/Lead weekly planning calls with Global Supply and the Marketing regions.
• Host/lead weekly update calls with the Waterfront Operations group to ensure forward vessel planning is understood, risks are communicated and issues are resolved.
• Develop strong relationships with our third party vessel providers
• Develop strong relationships with our broker network so that our understanding of the market allows us to achieve the lowest possible rates
• Travel to global conferences, and events to visit third party contacts.
• Host third party meetings when visitors travel to Vancouver.
• Calculate any deviation claims on Methanol voyages which need to be rebilled.

Communication

• Maintain a strong relationship with the Operations Director and Operations group (Vital link between planning and execution)
• Gather third party Methanol movement intelligence from the brokers, vessel owners and other market participants and communicate them to Methanex and the Strategic Market Planning Team (SMPT).
• Provide Methanex with rate and cost estimates for various supply scenarios and communicate all potential risks.
• Provide Methanex with forward freight forecasts on a monthly basis.

WFS Management System (RC/ISO) Continuous Improvement

• Work with Commercial Manager to ensure we deal with owners who follow the principal of RC, and the RC clause be in all spot and COA C/P
• Give full support to RC
• Ensure ISO/RC is followed in Commercial Coordinator day to day dealings
• Actively participate in Waterfront Management System and support the Quality and Responsible Care Supervisor in the develop a system to improve group participation and involvement

Strategic Initiatives

• Involved in developing the long term Strategic Plan (assisting Commercial Director)
• Assist Commercial Director in establishing and renewals Contracts of Affreightments (COAs)
• Assist Commercial Director, Marketing regions and Global Supply Chain with strategic Methanol transportation projects and initiatives
• Involved and lead part of the annual logistics budgeting process
• Support the Commercial Director and Management Team with reporting and data as required.

Information System Development

• Participate in Veson/Imos ERP enhancement projects and initiatives
• Continue to find innovative opportunities to streamline processes and utilize IT solutions to enhance the effectiveness of the Commercial department

Position QualificationsEducation and/or Professional Designation

• A university degree in an associated discipline (i.e. accounting, engineering, business administration, operations)
• Minimum of 5-10 years’ experience in the shipping and logistics industry
• Vessel Operations experience (Preferred)Knowledge of an international shipping company’s operations is preferred, in order to understand the reasonableness of data received. Experience in the shipping / logistics industry is a plus, while interest is a requirement for success.

Experience & Skills

• Must develop an excellent understanding of how the shipping market works (including regulatory), the players, and closely follow and read market changes and trends
• Must develop an excellent understanding of the dynamics of a global commodity business
• Strong interpersonal skill with the ability develop and maintain relationships easily
• Disciplined analytical approach and solid understanding of financial theory Leadership skills
• Excellent communications skills, both written and oral
• Excellent negotiation skills – able to negotiate on a win/win basis
• Willingness to communicate via the telephone when something is urgent or important
• Willingness to travel globally
• Strong computer skills in desktop applications (Excel, Word, MS Project, Access)

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