Commercial Officer

About Us

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 around the world 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. The commerical officer is responsible for assisting towards the smooth operation of the Commercial Department.

Key Accountabilities

• 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 at all times
• 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 at all times
• 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 benchmarking records between suppliers/potential suppliers upon request.
  
  

Requirements

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  
  

Work Experience

• At least 3 years relevant work experience in a similar role in the maritime industry
  
  

Job-Specific Skills

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

Benefits

Why you should join us!

• 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!