Join a global and market-leading logistics provider in a pivotal role as Vessel Operator. For one of our valued clients, we oversee the day-to-day operations of their ship in active trading along the Norwegian west coast. You will be part of a highly experienced and competent team based in Bergen, working closely with several stakeholders to ensure customer success and further develop our Project Logistics team.

Your Role

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient management of our clients’ fleet, ensuring timely delivery of cargo and adherence to the agreed schedule. You will maintain close communication with ship owners, shippers, as well as clients booking cargo. To facilitate daily operations, close collaboration with the crew, port authorities, and third parties is essential. You will contribute to our continued commercial growth through partnerships with our development team and by following up with existing clients. The role reports to the National Chartering Manager.

Your Responsibilities

• Daily planning of vessels schedule and port calls, prepare load- and discharge plan and stowage-plan with vessels crew.
• Cost control for all services arranged on behalf of owners
• Actively seek and develop new business opportunities within the project division
• Daily solve challenges and follow up project cargo handling which includes planning, documentation, and optimization for both Kuehne+Nagel and our customers.
• Use and develop your knowledge of C/P’s and manage contractual responsibilities towards clients and subcontractors
• Prepare and issue offers to clients, in close collaboration with product and sales
• Participate in client meetings and exhibitions. Create and obtain optimal solutions, calculate costs and present them to both new and existing clients
• Act as a key advisor between Kuehne+Nagel Norway and our clients

Your Skills and Experiences

• Prior knowledge / experience within Shipping/Logistics industry is an advantage
• Commercial mind-set; Able to think out of the box
• Solutions oriented
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal. Fluency in Norwegian and English is required
• Structured and self-reliant
• Capable to perform under pressure
• Solid IT-/system understanding

Good Reasons to Join

We are a world-leading freight forwarder, offering you the opportunity to work with highly skilled and dedicated colleagues. As a company, we provide tailored development of your skills through talent programs and the possibility for both national and international career growth. We are a TEAM that supports and cheers for each other. We do everything we can to ensure our employees enjoy their work and have fun on the job.Deadline to apply is 13.10.2024.

About Kuehne+Nagel
With over 80.000 employees at some 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world’s leading logistics companies.

As an employer, Kuehne+Nagel stands for equal opportunity and we are committed to diversity in our teams. We believe that you can make a valuable contribution to Kuehne+Nagel and look forward to receiving your application.

CONTACT
Gudrun Johnson
gudrun.johnson@kuehne-nagel.com