Commercial Officer

About BSM -

Working with Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) means partnering with one of the world’s leading third-party ship managers.

As a multinational, family-owned business, we celebrate a culture of togetherness. Caring for and learning from each other is at the base of our success. Our superpower is our diversity. The wealth of more than 80 nationalities and diverse expert knowledge boosts our capacity to innovate and take industry standards to the next level.

The BSM family includes over 20,000 seafarers and 2,000 shore-based staff in more than 30 locations and across the oceans. Together,we move a fleet of over 600 vessels and help hundreds of ship owners trade cargo all worldwide safely and efficiently. We see it as our highest responsibility to operate with greatest respect to the integrity of the environment, the vessels, and our people.

Are you interested in exciting career opportunities, personal growth, and great development options in an international fast-paced working environment? Then join the BSM family!

We’re looking forward to meeting you!

Job Objective:

The commercial officer plays a key role in the overall commercial operation. He is responsible for assisting towards the smooth operation of the Commercial Department.

Key Position Accountabilities -

The Commercial Officer is responsible and accountable for (but not limited to) the following:

• Coordinating visit requests from Suppliers
• Providing Administrative Assistance to the Commercial Manager
• Participating in undertaking and executing special tasks/projects as requested by the Management
• Maintaining the Department filing systems
• Maintaining a customer complaints log
• Maintain database of contracted Supplier’s details (incl. Supplier Request Form)
• Maintain a database of evaluations received from Members on contracted Suppliers
• Ensuring that all Member and Supplier agreements are filed, archived and available always
• Maintain Department Working List with updated information on all Members/Clients/vessels/contracts.
• Responsible for collecting all fleet changes of Members and submit to Commercial Manager for further action.
• Ensuring that the vessels information and fleet lists of Members are kept updated and circulated to relevant parties
• Ensuring distribution lists are up to date and available always
• Assist Commercial Manager in preparing all tender documents.
• Take and distribute minutes of meetings
• Support statistics and analysis related to contract utilization and supplier performance
• Collect, develop, analyze and report statistical data to Commercial Manager reflecting activity with contracted suppliers.
• Prepare and maintain bench marking records between suppliers/potential suppliers upon request.
  
  

• A College or University degree and/or at least 3 years relevant work experience in a similar role in the maritime industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, such as Excel
• Pays careful attention to detail and strong emphasis on accuracy
• Good organizational skills and ability to work within a team
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously to meet goals and deadlines
• More than 1 years related experience and/or training in the fields of Procurement (preference in shipping)
• Excellent command of the English Language (any additional languages will be considered as an advantage)
  
  

• Multitasking
• Organizational skills
• Customer Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Passionate and Committed
• Adaptable
• Time Management
  
  

• On-the-job training
• First-hand exposure to the growing maritime technological industry
• Diverse workforce
• Technology-driven company
• Be a part of the ever-growing Schulte group family!