Voyage Optimization Officer

Greetings from Synergy Resource Solutions, a leading recruitment consultancy firm.Our Client, a leading MNC Marine company, is a technology pioneer, enabling a more sustainable future for our oceans. The company's zero-emission integrated technologies advance the maritime industry and solve our customers' toughest problems. With unmatched competence, domain knowledge, innovation, and market reach, Company is a the trusted maritime partner. Headquartered in Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales, and service facilities in 35 countries.The company has an exciting opportunity for a Voyage Advisor for Navi Mumbai, India.Qualification & Experience- Sailed as 2nd Officer or Bachelors degree in Maritime studies or a related field.- Shore experience in Voyage Optimization, maritime operations, or a similar role will be an advantage.- Excellent understanding of weather patterns, oceanography, and maritime regulations.- Certification in voyage optimization or related areas will be an added advantage.- Working evenings and night and weekends, holidays on a rotational basis to support a 24 / 7 operation.Skills- Good Interpersonal skills- Collaborative- Adaptability- Strong Analytical & problem-solving skillsResponsibilities- Assisting the clients in finding the most optimal route (safest and most cost / time / fuel efficient route) with the help of our software to ensure the safety of the vessel, cargo and crew.- They will respond to client inquires for weather conditions and other information during the voyages and have contact to both offshore and onshore staff.- They will provide heavy weather guidance to vessels which need it.- They will provide end of voyage charter reports to clients when needed.- Address specific vessel and client needs on all aspects of the voyage, from administrative details, data quality and vessel voyage optimization to performance and safety.- Monitor speed, fuel and position deviations for vessels on active routes and notify relevant parties.- Monitor and asses the vessels current performance level to ensure the most optimal routing.- Inform vessels close to hurricanes / typhoons and offer assistance.- Update routes for vessels with changed performance and notify relevant parties in case of large ETA / cost changes.- Check world map to see if any vessels are close to bad weather and assist master if necessary.- Make a spot check on the world map to see if any vessels have received strange routing.- Will be part of testing and giving feedback on future development of our voyage optimization module.- Will provide both phone and written support to both our clients and the vessel.You are able to- Analyze complex issues and problems and come up with rational judgments- Demonstrate specialist knowledge and expertise in own area- Communicate in a clear, precise and structured way- Co-operate well with others, share knowledge, experience, information and support others in the pursuit of team goals- Be aware of own strengths and limitations and pursues learning and career development opportunitiesWhy join us- An exciting and important position working for the world-leading supplier of maritime solutions.- Be part of a diverse team spread across several countries, embracing collaboration and cultural diversity.- Competitive pay and benefits, including attractive insurance policies.- We offer flexible working hours and the option to work remote or from home office.