Job description for Shipbroker-Tanker Chartering (Indonesia) at PT. Bahtera Prima Perkasa
Role Overview
We are excited to expand our team , and we're looking for driven,proactive and commercial minded for our sister company AE Chartering - ( Indonesia ) . The successful candidate will play a central role in originating and executing tanker chartering opportunities across Indonesia. You will leverage your local industry relationships to capture domestic trade flows, while bridging the Indonesian market with global shipping opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Development & Domestic Focus
• Drive commercial growth with a strong emphasis on the Indonesian domestic market, securing fixtures for cabotage and local coastal trades across dirty/clean petroleum products, chemicals, and vegetable/palm oils.
• Originate, negotiate, and conclude tanker chartering transactions (Spot, Time Charter, and COA) across domestic routes and relevant international trade lanes.
• Build and maintain strong commercial relationships with domestic Indonesian shipowners, charterers, state-owned energy entities, local traders, and industrial charterers.
Market Intelligence & Local Advisory
• Act as the local market expert on Indonesian maritime trade, domestic tonnage availability, port dynamics, and cargo movements.
• Monitor market trends, freight rate movements, and supply/demand dynamics to provide actionable insights to local clients and the Singapore commercial desk.
Deal Execution & HQ Collaboration
• Manage pre-fixture negotiations, commercial terms, and charterparty clauses to secure optimal outcomes for clients while safeguarding commercial interests.
• Work closely with the headquarters to cross-sell international chartering services to Indonesian clients requiring regional or global coverage.
• Coordinate with internal post-fixture and operational teams to ensure seamless execution from fixture conclusion through to voyage completion.
Key Requirements
• Min. 3 years experience in Chartering Industry with Proven track record in commercial chartering or post-fixture tanker operations, with direct experience handling Chemical, Palm Oil, and Petroleum tanker trades.
• Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of the Indonesian shipping landscape, domestic cargo movements, and regional trade routes for palm oil, liquid chemicals, and petroleum products.
• Network: Strong, active network of industry contacts among Indonesian shipowners, charterers, traders, and key maritime stakeholders.
• Languages: Business fluency in spoken and written Bahasa Indonesia and English for daily communication with local clients and regional teams.
• Mindset & Style: Self-driven, entrepreneurial, and highly proactive, with strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
