Head of Operations / Demurrage / Despatch
Castrol (company site, opens in a new tab)PuneOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 35–65 LPA
Posted 1d ago
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Job description
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About This Role
- Lead and establish Castrol’s independent global Marine & Shipping Operations function covering voyage execution, marine assurance, and port clearance.
- Own and optimize global marine operations strategy including chartering, freight procurement, contract governance, and performance metrics.
- Manage transition (TSA exit) to standalone operations while ensuring supply continuity, compliance, and stakeholder engagement across internal and external partners.
Minimum Requirements
- Significant leadership experience in marine, shipping, chartering, or maritime operations within tanker, chemical, lubricants, energy, or liquid bulk sectors.
- Proven track record in managing global marine operations including chartering, voyage execution, and shipping governance.
- Bachelor's degree in Maritime Studies, Marine Transportation, Supply Chain, Engineering, Logistics, Business, or related discipline.
- Work Experience Required: Significant leadership experience in global marine/shipping operations as described.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experienced in leading complex global marine operations transformations, including TSA exits or capability build-outs.
- Strong commercial acumen balancing freight costs, service levels, supply continuity, and operational risk in global shipping context.
- Comfortable managing geographically dispersed teams and multiple cross-functional stakeholders within a regulated, safety-critical environment.