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Lead, Shipping Operations – Chartering, Vetting, Port Clearance
bpLead for Shipping Operations at Castrol overseeing global marine logistics and compliance. Establishing excellence in chartering, vetting, and port clearance with strong oversight and governance.
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Hard Skills
marine operationscharteringvettingport clearancefreight cost optimisationoperational efficiencymaritime compliancerisk managementdigital tools selectionoperating model transitions
Soft Skills
leadershipinfluencecommercial judgementoperational judgementcross-functional collaborationdecision makingstrategic planningteam alignmentcommunicationproblem solving
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Maritime StudiesBachelor’s degree in Supply ChainBachelor’s degree in Engineering
Industry Keywords
Shipping Operations Centre of ExcellenceTSA environmentsanctions compliancemarine risk managementglobal tanker shippinglubricants shippingchemicals shippingliquid bulk shippingoutsourcing transitionsmajor shipping transformations
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Establish and lead the global Shipping Operations Centre of Excellence
- Define the target operating model, roles, governance, and decision rights across chartering, vetting, and port clearance
- Act as Castrol owner for Shipping Operations under the TSA environment
- Lead transition planning, cutover readiness, and TSA exit execution
- Drive freight cost optimisation, service reliability, and operational efficiency across marine operations
- Set and govern standards for HSSE, sanctions compliance, and marine risk management
- Define requirements and lead selection of digital tools for Shipping Operations post-TSA
- Build strong alignment with Procurement, Finance, HSSE, Legal, Digital, and regional Supply Chain teams
Requirements
What you’ll need- 12–18 years of experience in marine or shipping operations, including chartering, vetting, clearance, and/or port operations
- Strong experience in global tanker, lubricants, chemicals, or liquid bulk shipping environments
- Proven experience leading complex operating model transitions, TSA exits, outsourcing transitions, or major shipping transformations
- Deep understanding of marine risk, vessel vetting standards, sanctions controls, and maritime compliance requirements
- Demonstrated ability to lead global teams and influence across regions, functions, and third parties
- Strong commercial and operational judgement, with the ability to balance cost, service, risk, and continuity
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Maritime Studies, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
Benefits
Comp & perks- open and inclusive culture
- great work-life balance
- tremendous learning and development opportunities
- life and health insurance
- medical care package