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Name
Marine Hire Officer
Ref #
627
Date
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Country
Netherlands
Business unit
OFE
Working time
From 32 hours per week

Description & Requirements

THE POSITION

You will be responsible to provide detailed tender input concerning the cost and type of vessels to be hired, local requirements and customs regime for import & export of vessels. In case of Project Award you are  responsible for following up and securing the right equipment against the right conditions and price.

YOUR IMPACT

  • Map the vessel requirements, customs regime, available ports as well as client requirements during  all phases of a project
  • Negotiating and closing transport mobilization and demobilization contracts of Van Oord equipment  and securing time charter contracts in accordance with project and legal procedures and guidelines. 
  • Supporting projects by monitoring the agreed budget, timely identifying risks and deviations and  identifying opportunities to optimize the financial result;
  • Support Mobilisation of project cargo in collaboration with the Logistics engineer
  • Timely inform relevant stakeholders, draft reports and ensure availability of all relevant data and documents;
  • Ensure compliance with company’s guidelines policies and be aware of (local) legislation;
  • Advise the business during Tenders and Projects on best and alternative solutions by compiling bid comparisons and update the internal stakeholders on developments and market conditions and availability vessels for regional areas world wide;
  • Within the Marine hire team define and execute the Marine Hire strategy
  • Drafting and monitoring of chartering agreements (Bimco)

ABOUT YOU

  • A completed higher vocational (HBO) education in the disciplines of logistics or supply chain. Candidates with extensive experience with an intermediate vocational (MBO) degree can also apply 
  • Sufficient work experience in a nautical, offshore and/or chartering environment , preferably with an international project organization and knowledge of Bimco terms and transport documents & contracts 
  • Good command of written and spoken English 
  • Familiarity with logistics-related matters such as trade- and customs compliance, hazardous goods and Incoterms 
  • Familiarity with specific Clients vetting’s and knowledge of ETS is a pre 
  • Analytical, able to translate concept to practice and present this in a structured commercial manner 
  • A team player with a customer-focused attitude and organisational sensitivity with excellent communication and social skills  

WE OFFER YOU 

We offer you a role where you will make a significant contribution to our mission of 'building a better world for future generations'. Additionally, we offer you:

  • A salary that matches your responsibilities and experience;
  • Attractive travel allowance (€0.31 per km) and home working allowance (€2.15 per day);
  • 32 holidays (of which a maximum of 7 are collective);
  • Variable bonus, partly dependent on company results;
  • Attractive pension scheme;
  • Option for collective health insurance (Van Oord pays for your supplementary package);
  • Flexible home working arrangement; on a full-time basis, you can work from home 2 days a week;
  • Extensive development opportunities, including a comprehensive online academy via Goodhabitz;
  • Communities to join, such as Young Van Oord, Van Oord Women, and the Van Oord staff association;
  • Various events and sports activities, such as skiing, sailing weekends, cycling, and motorcycling.


Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

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