Total 94 job vacancies by Caliber8 Pte. Ltd.

Our client is a leading European dry bulk owner/operator looking to recruit an experienced Stowage Advisor with prior sailing experience as a Master Mariner on board bulk carriers.

This role will be based in Singapore and unlimited work entitlement is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to all cargo handling / stowage related enquiries as arise as part of day to day activity within the office.

• Crafting preliminary prestows in the office and / or assisting Masters with their stow plans - amongst many other related types of activity.

• Achieve the most cost-effective stowage solutions, taking account of all the elements - including cargo care, productivity, cost and safety.

• Prepare lifting calculations and method statements, including lifting equipment details, for project cargo or other contract tenders as may be required.

• Responsible for proper communciation on such plans and for ensuring that the relevant stakeholders understand by those who will implement them.

• Estbalish the link between local ops staff and the regional or head office for all issues relating to stowage and cargo handling.

• Provide professional support and follow-up on these matters to local operational staff, (eg Port Captains) providing guidance and direction on methods and company procedures, raising issues as appropriate with Operations management for discussion and /or approval as may be necessary.

• Adopt a leading and proactive role in the work needed to maintain the Company's manuals and other internal information sources as far as they relate to cargo, cargo handling and stowage issues.

• This will entail close coordination with local operational staff as well as the voyage management teams to ensure that all changes are noted and updated plus that new cargoes / new methods are identified and recorded.

• To assist in gathering data and preparing reports as may be needed by the voyage management teams and hold responsibility for, the operation of voyage(s) as may be needed from time to time.

Job Requirement

• CoC Class 1 Master Mariner qualification or a Maritime Degree

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

• Break Bulk Cargo loading and discharge experience including heavylift and project cargo. Wind mill cargo handling experience will be an added advantage

• Strong cargo handling and stowage experience and skills

• Strong computer knowledge – including knowledge of loading programmes.

• Awareness and knowledge in AUTOCAD, MSOffice, Lashcon etc.

• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with people at all levels.

• Strong problem solving skills.

• Methodical and organized

Are you a Entrepreneur/independent consultant/sales professional or ideally an experienced recruiter looking to establish your own PNL with the backing of an established search firm and leverage on the training, reputation and cross sellings? Look no further!

Caliber8 is an international recruitment consulting firm that operates within the middle to senior level across two main practices. We have an office in Singapore and India and provide be spoke recruitment services to clients across Asia and Middle East.

We are looking to set-up new desks and disciplines overseeing Asia region and be based in Singapore. This gives one a great opportunity to leverage on your personal brand that would have built over the last few years and Caliber8's 7 year track record in the market.

We are a successful recruitment firm in areas of Finance & Accounting and Maritime and are keen on venturing into a new service offerings. This would make Caliber8 a more well rounded service provider to our clients as the commercial space is an important aspect for all companies.

If you are a team manager or an individual contributor in the sales and marketing desk with consistent 300k SGD plus billings annually over the last 3 years and are looking to taste the entrepreneur journey with minimal of risk, this is an ideal chance.

We offer an attractive fixed salary, uncapped commissions and profit sharing for the desk. No KPI's, result based business and we encourage an entrepreneur style of work.

This role will help you break red tapes, transactional driven culture and drive you to build more long term relationships with both clients and candidates.

Reach out to me at karthikb@caliber8.sg for a confidential chat.

Our client is a leading shipping line owning assets including containers looking for someone with prior container optimising experience with another shipping company in the past. This will be based in their regional headquarters in Singapore.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage range of tasks relating to container lease payment for both payable and receivable
• Monitor and troubleshoot lease invoice process automation, check on and resolve any invoice discrepancies with stakeholders
• Process DV invoices of total loss container and conduct ad-hoc credit/debit adjustments as required
• Manage container total loss and revival in line with SOP
• Perform detailed evaluation on total loss request received from regional/local office
• Follow up with respective offices on TPB collection status and approve total loss request
• Evaluate requests and manage total loss revival process in liaison with stakeholders
• Manage container sale/disposal activity by executing sales process and promoting sales to meet scale adjustment target
• Handle bidding/negotiation with buyers and evaluate buyers' offers
• Participate in process automation and system improvement
• Handle other ad-hoc tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in relevant field of study
• Proficiency in Google Workplace software and Microsoft Office software
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, to work effectively across departments and cultures
• Highly organized, adaptable and effective team player, with attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
• Strong data analysis skills, able to troubleshoot and identify areas for improvement in business processes
• Open to learn and apply new technologies and methodologies
• Proficiency in data management software such as Tableau and Looker preferred
• Candidates with liner shipping experience in billing settlement and container inventory control/operations preferred

Senior Marine Superintendent (Chemical Type 1) - Singapore Ship Ownership

Are you a Marine Superintendent with 2-3 years of shore experience in managing chemical Type 1 vessels?

We have a fantastic opportunity with an ownership company based in Singapore!

We are seeking a Marine Superintendent with:

• Navigation 1st officer's COC on tankers, experience with Chemical Tankers or Tankers, at least 5 years’ experience on board Tankers
• 2 - 3 years of shore experiences in managing Chemical Tankers

Group Treasury Executive (Debt Management - open to candidates from banking)

Our client is a leading maritime organisation who is hiring this role as an expansion.

Reports into the Treasury Manager

OVERALL SUMMARY

The role is within the Treasury (Debt Management) team, and the individual will be working closely with other functions in the Treasury team. Responsibilities includes administering and maintaining the loan and swap book, as well as assisting in debt/ treasury related activities.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Administer loan and swap book (for new and existing facilities)
• Liaising with banks/agents for rate fixing, arranging for timely debt servicing (including swaps, FFAs), arranging for loan disbursements etc.
• Checking/verifying all payments and disbursements (including bank charges, interest/swap/fee calculation) in relation to the loan and swap book
• Preparation of treasury management reports/forecasts to internal departments (including Cash Management and Accounts) on all debt related activities
• To assist in fund raising activities, preparation of bank presentations, as well as information requested by existing/potential banks
• To assist in maintaining/developing existing/new banking relationships
• To assist in optimizing funding structure, e.g. hedging structures/policies relating to interest rates, currencies, interest periods and so on
• Updating and maintenance of databases for debt and treasury related activities
• Ad hoc support for other treasury related activities as required and directed

Qualification/Experience

• At least 3 years in similar treasury function of corporation handling significant loan book or in a bank engaged in credit administration and/or corporate lending activities
• Diploma/Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business or equivalent
• Flair for numbers and meticulous
• Good interpersonal and communication skills – spoken and written English
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Familiar with banking terms and financing structures
• Good IT knowledge eg. Microsoft Word, Excel
• Knowledge of treasury system Kyriba is a plus

We are recruiting for several Sales Support professionals/Business Development Managers within the Marine Products/services segment of the shipping industry in Singapore.

These positions range from Senior Sales Executives to Senior Business Development Managers within a wide range of maritime solutions for our global established clients.

Whether you are a Sales professional (hunter, farmer or key accounts) or providing Sales support and liase with ship owners/ship management firms, we look forward to hearing form you and sharing more details on the roles and offer benefits.

What are you waiting for? Apply now!

Commercial Finance Manager (FMCG)

Our client is a global leader in the energy drinks category and is expanding its presence in APAC with a growing office in Singapore.

Reporting into the APAC Finance Director based in Singapore your roles and responsibilities will be as below:

• Business partnering

o Work with sales and marketing teams to identify key market, customer and brand performance trends and develop plans to mitigate any risks.

o Provide ad hoc information, insights and support on performance as required

o Ensure trade and brand investments are planned and controlled in line with budget targets

o Collaborate with relevant stakeholders in generating, developing and executing significant new growth platforms

o Drive an ROI mindset and capability within the International business through:

 Aligning financial performance metrics to key initiatives to create an understanding of planned return

 Provide robust plan vs actual assessment to ensure actual ROI is understood

 Embed and drive “plan, do, review, learn” rhythms.

• Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

o Support the development and completion of the budget and monthly rolling forecasts, ensure submissions reflect most likely outcome.

o Ensure consistent and logical assumptions are used in the planning processes.

o Ensure all deadlines are met and tasks completed in a robust manner.

o Identify and drive plans to maximize opportunities and mitigate risks as they evolve through the year.

• Insights

o Perform market / brand / price analysis as required to identify risks and opportunities to strategy execution and against competitive set

o Develop and support sales with recommendations (portfolio, promotion, pricing) to address the risks and opportunities identified.

o Drive analyst and sharing of post promotional reviews.

• Reporting

o Complete all monthly closing and reporting requirements in an accurate, robust, practical and timely manner.

o Analysis of actual performance focusing on key performance drivers.

o Support governance and risk management processes across the international business unit

Key Challenges in Achieving Goal(s):

• Influencing multiple stakeholders in setting and implementing strategy

• Managing cross functional processes.

• Providing accurate information (actual, budget, forecast)) and timely commercial support within short deadlines.

• Driving an ROI mindset.

• Providing robust market and brand analysis with less than perfect data.

• Providing timely support and challenge on pricing and revenue management proposals, and act as gate keeper when required.

Key Decision Making in this Role:

• Provide commercial and financial expertise and insights to the sales and marketing teams and play a key role in the decision-making process.

• Management of investment expenditure (D&R, A&P), including ROI analysis and recommendations to improve spend effectiveness in the future.

• Identify and drive plans to maximize opportunities and mitigate risks as they evolve through the year.

• Support the delivery of Annual Budgeting and monthly rolling Forecast processes.

• Support strategic growth projects as required.

Experience:

• 8+ years of financial and commercial experience within a major FMCG company in a regional role with strong business partner aspects to your experiences.

Professional Qualities:

• A proactive and positive ‘can do’ attitude

• Strong stakeholder management and relationship building skills

• Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills

• Strong time management skills, with ability to multi-task, and plan and project manage deliverables

About the job

Job Description

This role includes ensuring the maintenance, repair, and compliance of tankers with international regulations, managing budgets, coordinating with equipment maker, shipyards, repair companies and suppliers, and ensuring safe and efficient operation of the fleet. You should be independently assisting ship staff in troubleshooting technical issues, and work closely with regulatory bodies, Classification societies, local administration to ensure adherence to SOLAS, MARPOL & prevailing maritime laws and safety standards.

The role will oversee the technical operations of tanker vessels on tramping trade with Oil majors and oil traders. The role will ensure assigned vessels are maintained according to Company procedures & International regulations (Class, Flag, USCG, AMSA & other MoUs). The role includes regular overseas trips to inspect ships will be required. The successful candidate will have the ability to handle occasional work pressure.

Job requirements

• Proficiency certificate: MEO Class 1 Certificate of competency or Certificate of Competency (motor).
• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree/Diploma or equivalent in Marine/Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 4-5 years of experience as Technical Superintendent in a Ship Management/Owner company looking after oil/chemical tankers, product tankers. Additional experience of Gas carriers is added preference.
• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience as Chief Engineer on Product Tanker.
• Able to prioritise workload and handle the ship operations independently.
• Prior experience in operating ME-C engine, Framo system, BWTS and EGCS.
• SIRE/ CDI inspections.
• Independently carry out the incident investigations.
• Drydocking (including special surveys) and retrofit.
• Proficient in English language.
• Good communication skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft office.
• Power presentation skills.

Tasks and Responsibilities
• Support the crewing operations includes recruitment, planning and logistics.
• Assisting/coordination the office briefing for seafarers.
• Support in E- APPRAISAL review and completion in the crewing database.
• Review in Crewing data base entry quality, create reports.
• Follow through the end-to-end process of the Cadet Progression Programme.
• Handle the day-to-day training and crew promotion related queries.
• Other crewing related tasks as assigned from time to time.


Preferred Experience
• 8 - 10 years in conventional fleet crewing (Tankers / Dry vessels).
• Self-starter, take initiative and well organized.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently.

Education and Key certifications necessary
• Minimum rank experience of CO / 2E or Diploma holder in any discipline (Maritime preferred) with at least 8 -10 years of relevant experience in Crewing.
• MLC certification and ISM (Internal Audit) certification will be an added advantage.

Our client is an established shipping conglomerate looking to recruit and ex seafarer with relevant shore based experience in HSEQ within the shipping industry.

Tasks and Responsibilities
1. Draft Group HSSEQ Fleet Circular/Alerts – Action Tracker & Filing
2. Update and monitor Incident/NM record tracker in “KPI monitoring”
3. Update, file and trending of Monthly SOS report
4. ECP - Monitor audits, LTIF, TRCF – Tracking - KPI Monitoring – by month end
5. Monthly, Qtly and annual reports of HSSEQ & ECP reports
6. Track and follow up on all “ORS” reports until closeout actions are recorded.
7. Tracking the vessel’s schedule for TPA audits
8. Assisting the fleet team with new takeovers and handover MOCs.
9. Track the CA-PA implementation for NCR, Defects, Incidents closeout actions.
10. Record and file Quarterly Meeting Review, Crew/Vessel Feedback, Customer Feedback
11. ECP – IA report draft & closeout tracking and collate from different dept TS/MS & DPA.
12. Facilitate Group HSSEQ briefings for shore employees and attachments
13. Record & file HSE Fleet Statistic, SIRE FSC PSC, Incident Tracker
14. Assist the Marine teams as back up during emergency, crisis, drills and holidays.
15. Maintain & update the Group HSSEQ incident dashboard
16. Maintain and update the ECP observations & NCR dashboard
Non-PO Invoices (send to Esker directly) & New vendor creation in SAP MDG


Preferred Experience
• A similar work experience or sailing experience with basic knowledge of ships & operations onboard
• A similar work experience or adequate sailing experience with basic knowledge of ships and safety operations onboard.
• Good computer skills of MS Office Suite including Excel, Power Point Etc
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge on administrative duties including tracking invoicing, logistics, courier and parcel bookings.

Are you an experienced commercial Tanker operations manager with ideally prior seafaring background and looking to streamline processes for a growing shipping entity in Singapore?

This role is ideal for a tanker Master Mariner with shore based commercial operations experience to leverage on their technical expertise in creating standard operating processes and driving a team of operators to best practices in day to day voyage operations.

The ideal candidate has prior commercial vessel operations experience and has a thorough knowledge of stowage planning, cargo operations, bunkering, agency, post fixture and pre-fixture operational matters.

This could be a contract position for a year or permanent depending on experience and background of the candidate.

Our client is an established shipping conglomerate looking to recruit a Senior Executive, Insurance, who can assist in their group insurance such as P&I, H & M, corporate, business and project insurance policies globally.

Role and Responsibilities:

Insurance Operations

• Report to the organisation on cover arrangements, premiums and recoveries.
• Liaise with brokers on all documentations, discuss with any coverage issues time to time to assist commercial hubs on a timely basis.
• Follow up with brokers on hull claims in coordination with fleet’s operation team.
• Engage/coordinate with relevant brokers and group’s relevant offices to ensure timely renewal of all annual corporate and business insurance policies globally (e.g. professional indemnity, workers compensation, comprehensive general liability, marine cargo, directors and officers, travel, business interruption, cyber security, public liability, property all risk, auto liability).
• Prepare the report, presentation of claims record for the purpose of insurance renewals.
• Instruct Broker to arrange and place appropriate insurance programmes to protect the organization
• Resolve insurance queries from departments and third parties.
• Explore extra war risk insurance cover, piracy cover, K&R, Loss of Hire insurance cover.
• Maintain proper record for all insurance covers, premiums, policies, loss records in the system.

Contract Insurance Reviews

• Review and identify issues in policy wordings.
• Timely review of all contracts to ensure terms and conditions agreed within the contract are covered by existing insurance covers available and propose amendments to bring contractual liabilities under existing insurance covers. If required, additional insurance has to be put in place in order to carve out onerous

Claims Handling

• Ensure all claims are filed and notified to brokers/underwriters timely.
• Maximize and expedite the recovery of claims by working closely with brokers, loss adjusters, insurers and internal stakeholders.
• Business Partnering
• Provide training to key stakeholders (e.g. superintendents, commercial managers) in ensuring potential insurance claims are submitted timely.
• Data Analysis and Loss Prevention
• Identify loss trends and severity of losses and recommend appropriate corrective actions in loss prevention, avoidance and mitigation.
• Monthly reporting on trends of various claims and its incident frequency
• Compile claim statistics and reports periodically, including but not limited to claims listing and loss record to date.
• Liaise with Average Adjustor in the event of General Average declaration
• Assist and liaise with appointed Average Adjustor for Particular Average claims.

Requirements:

Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Degree in Engineering / Business / Insurance from a recognized university.
• 3 to 5 years of experience working in the insurance industry.
• Familiarity with insurance policies common in the shipping industry, like professional indemnity, Hull and Machinery, all risk, marine cargo, comprehensive general liability, products liability, public liability, directors and officer insurance and employers’ liability.
• Well versed with insurance terms and conditions, common endorsements/exclusions, typical costs of different insurance policies.
• Good interpersonal and strong leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to inspire confidence at all levels within the business.

Personal characteristics

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates a well-organised and logical approach to work.
• Team Player
• Good communication skills
• Numerate and articulate.
• Able to influence others.
• Positive attitude.
• Problem solver and ability to think out of the box.
• Meticulous, self-driven & pro-active, with initiative to work independently or in a team.
• Highly adaptable to dynamic work environments.

Our client is a large oil & gas conglomerate looking for a claims specialist in their LPG shipping department in Singapore.

This is an exciting role for someone with prior claims/demurrage background and looking to grow into a commercial vessel operator or cargo operator in the future.

Main Responsibilities:

• Calculate and invoice demurrage and voyage-related claims incurred for each voyage, promptly with required documentation in accordance with the terms and conditions of the governing charter party
• Negotiate effectively to pursue collections of outstanding demurrages and claims escalation
• Liaise with Shipping Operators and/ or Master and/ or Agent for missing information or documentation and follow up proactively
• Record demurrage and claims and ensure compliance with electronic filing process
• Prepare weekly and monthly demurrage reports Track, highlight and provide feedback on unfavourable clauses to Freight Traders
• Develop solid relationships with internal and external stakeholders in order to maintain smooth collection of outstanding claims, including traveling to meet external stakeholders, if necessary
• Collate relevant correspondences for Legal Counsel or P&I Club review on claims that need to be turned over for legal recovery
• Evaluate validity of claims and take initiative to stay updated on new rulings, new clauses, how Charter party provisions are changing, etc. through seminars and relevant industry events

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in the Tanker or Oil & Gas Trading industry.
• Strong understanding of the various charter parties, commercial contracts, laytime and demurrage provisions and the terminology associated with the petroleum industry.
• Strong understanding of all time-related and post-deal claims.
• Strong analytical and communication skills Self-motivated, Positive minded, Resolution focused.
• Good knowledge of Shipping Operations and/or Law.
• Be able to communicate in both English and Mandarin to communicate with China counterparts.

Country Finance Manager (FP&A+Controllership)

Our client is a leading Global MNC in the service industry with their regional HQ in Singapore.

This role will manage the finance, accounting and other areas as highlighted below and report into the regional finance director based in Singapore.

You should have strong controllership, fp&a business partnering and people management experience.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables:

• Manage departmental operating budgets and costs according to annual allocation to ensure efficient usage of resources.
• Oversee the financial management, accounting and reporting in the country, including implementation of finance frameworks, policies and processes in accordance with local/international accounting standards.
• Strategically plan and monitor the annual financial budget, capital expenditures, liquidity, funding, etc. to ensure optimal working capital and minimization of financial risks.
• Monitor financial performance against strategic goals by providing financial forecasts, reviews and analyses.
• Address forecast deviations and potential financial challenges (e.g. cash flows, debt levels, etc.)
• Oversee the implementation of risk management, compliance, limits of authority and internal control practices to ensure safeguarding of cash and physical assets and minimizing financial liabilities.
• Ensure corporate directives on limits of authority, budgeted costs and cost control initiatives are implemented and adhered to.
• Formulate investment strategies, hedging policies and cash management practices (including optimal transaction banking infrastructure) to maximize yields, cost savings and efficiencies.
• Drive continuous improvements in accounting, reporting and internal control processes/systems to improve value given to stakeholders.
• Partner with and support the Country Senior Leadership Team on all matters related to finance, corporate initiatives/projects and cross-Business Unit activities.
• Present the consolidated financial reports and analyses to key stakeholders for decision making, with recommendations on accounting treatment.
• Manage annual target setting process within local business.

Leadership:

• Drive and lead diversity and an inclusive culture, where people feel safe and empowered.
• Create and encourage a delivery-focused organization.
• Develop team members by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong employee relationships.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and KSA:

• Degree or professional qualification in Accounting/Finance or a related discipline
• CPA preferred.
• At least 10 years’ relevant experience, with minimum 3 years’ management experience
• Relevant exposure to local and global retail environment and a proven track record of managing people, operations, and clients.

Cash Management - Manager or Executive (Leading European MNC)

Our client is a leading European organisation and has 2 positions as expansion plans.

Depending on experience it could also be a lower budget for a treasury executive.

OVERALL SUMMARY

The role of this function is to:

• Manage the liquidity position of the Group, including effecting payments and monitoring receipts
• Responsible for all aspects relating to bank accounts and cash management platforms

Reporting into the Senior Manager Treasury

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Reconciliation of cash/account balances (actual vs anticipated receipts) including foreign currency
• Maintaining up-to-date spreadsheets on a number of accounts
• Arranging payments and ensuring sufficient cash reserves for upcoming payments across various bank accounts including in foreign currencies
• Optimising interest income on cash balances, fixing money market deposits with banks/financial institutions
• Following up with banks on payments and receipts as well as general communication
• Checking bank charges and interest accrued (both credit and debit)
• Preparation of cash flow projections & reports.
• Maintenance/opening of bank accounts (including those pledged to banks)
• Updating details of bank accounts, authorized signatories, addresses etc.
• Responsible for all “Know Your Client” documentation
• Co-ordinating with banks the Annual Audit Confirmation required by Auditors
• Performing compliance checks on the payment transactions
• Keeping in constant contact with Principals, and other companies working for the same Principals
• Responsible for ensuring that cash/account balances are within counterparty limits
• For Cash Manager, mentoring/coaching of Treasury Executive, Cash Management (if any)

Qualification / Experience

• At least 5 years (for Cash Manager) in similar cash management function of a corporation
• At least 3 years (for Treasury Executive, Cash Management) in similar cash management function of a corporation

Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

• Flair for numbers, meticulous and possess good planning skills
• Good communication skills – spoken and written English, and familiarity with banking terms as well as corporate secretarial requirements

Depending on experience this role could be executive or manager.