Operations Executive in Tokyo

Are you attracted by the possibility to work in a dynamic, challenging and international environment and do you thrive being immersed in all the details while at the same time never losing sight of the overall picture?  

Ultrabulk in Tokyo is looking for an ambitious Operations Executive.

What you will be doing
As Operations Executive in our dry bulk operations, you hold an essential role in ensuring high quality and flawless operation of our vessels and meeting the demands of our customers. You will be in daily contact with several stakeholders such as captains, port agents, owners, charterers, and finally our Ultra colleagues in our offices all around the world. You will find yourself in a varied job with an informal tone, and where we encourage initiative and innovation. You will work out of our office in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan and have close cooperation with our Chartering Executive in Japan.

The work tasks will include:

• Execute daily operations with due consideration to customer focus, voyage optimization and stakeholder management
• Close follow-up on voyage related expenses 
• Visits to vessels, ports and customers 
• Participate in various operational projects
• Provide operational insight to the chartering department to optimize future fixtures 
• Resolve operational challenges together with our in-house legal team and P&I club
• Play an important part in the support of our chartering team to ensure a cost-effective voyage execution

To succeed in the job
You have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience from the shipping industry, preferably from a dry bulk operation. 
 
You demonstrate good communication skills and possess a problem-solving mindset. You are a true team player and at the same time able to work independently by taking ownership of your tasks; your follow-up and ability to deliver is second to none. You take pride in delivering excellent service to our customers and skills such as persistence, overview and can-do attitude will support our ambition of being A Partner You Can Trust.

Furthermore, we expect that you are/have:

• A sense of urgency and understand the importance of deadlines without compromising quality
• Responsible and that you are a self-starter who proactively contributes with ideas and solutions
• Excellent IT skills that allow you to quickly acquire new skills in these fields
• Knowledge of Softmar is an advantage
• Appreciation of working in a multicultural environment; with English as our corporate language, fluency in English is a prerequisite

Candidates with various backgrounds and seniority will be taken into consideration and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop into the role. The work environment is very important to us; therefore the right candidate will be one who can contribute to the positive social atmosphere in the team.

Who we are
In Ultrabulk, we are convinced that an optimal working environment requires an exceptional social atmosphere across all departments. We believe that work should be fun and rewarding on a personal level. Our mission to be ‘a partner you can trust’ shines through in our way of being colleagues by caring for one another and, in unison, do our utmost to reach our goals for the business. We believe that flexibility is fundamental in ensuring a balanced life.

Application 
For further information about the position, please contact Chartering Executive Hiroaki Okazaki, hiroaki.okazaki@ultrabulk.com or Head of HR Christine Melbye Carstensen, christine.melbyecarstensen@ultrabulk.com. 

Please submit your application and CV via the “apply” button as soon as possible and no later than 10 January 2025. However, don’t wait until the deadline as applications are evaluated continuously and interviews will take place as soon as possible. Your application will be treated with confidence, and our reply will be sent to the e-mail address you have registered in our recruitment system.   

ABOUT ULTRABULK:
Ultrabulk is a leading global dry bulk operator, offering a broad range of shipping services to accommodate our customers in their maritime transportation needs in the Panamax, Supramax, Handysize segments as well as MPP & Minibulk Services, Parcel Services and African Services. Ultrabulk operates a fleet of 165 to 200 vessels managed by a professional team, strategically located at 9 offices worldwide (Copenhagen, Cape Town, Dubai, New York, Rio de Janeiro, Santiago, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo).
 

OUR 4 STRATEGIC PILLARS:
Ultrabulk has outlined 4 strategic pillars which guide us in our daily work and decision-making:

• Freight trading: Freight trading plays a key role in our strategy – it is a visible shift from thinking like an owner to becoming more trading focused as a company and taking advantage of all the opportunities this change presents.
• Environment: We believe that focus on the environment is our responsibility, but it is also good business and a key driver for our sustained success in Ultrabulk.
• Digitalisation: We are willing to invest in innovative technology, and we are striving to support the commercial activities by being a leader in digitalisation, by taking better and more timely decisions, and by working smarter not harder through automation.
• Talent diversity: Our people are the most important assets we have, and supporting and embracing the differences we have is key for Ultrabulk’s long-term success as a company.