Regional Chartering & Voyage Operations Lead – East Hemisphere

Job Family Group: Shipping Group Job Description: Are you ready to join a team that’s driving the future of lubricants & beyond and setting new industry standards? Discover how our diverse and passionate people at Castrol are shaping the industry – and how you can be part of this journey? We’re seeking versatile experts who share our passion for innovation and excellence. Bring your outstanding perspective, collaborative spirit, and challenge our thinking as we continue to lead the way in the lubricants' market & build businesses beyond lubricants. This is your chance to learn, grow, and thrive in a dynamic and inclusive organization. Castrol is a global leader in lubricants and part of the bp Group, one of the world’s largest energy companies. In India, Castrol is a publicly listed company, leading in the Automotive, Industrial, and Marine lubricant sectors. With iconic brands, steadfast innovation, strong customer relationships, and a team of highly motivated employees, we have maintained our market leadership in India for over a century. Our robust manufacturing and distribution network in India helps us reach consumers through more than 135,000 outlets. At Castrol, success knows no bounds. We offer a fast-paced learning environment where you can develop your career, whether in specialized functions or on a general management track. Castrol India has a proud legacy of championing top talent for leadership roles, both locally and globally.   This is a role within the Castrol organisation, and the successful candidate will become part of the Castrol ring-fence.  If you are part of the ring-fence, it is expected that your employment will move with Castrol to new ownership.   Culture bp believes in creating a culture that allows you to live our purpose, play to win while caring for others - and there is a huge focus on diversity equity and inclusion. We are a very open and respectful organization, where there is a lot of respect given to listening to all perspectives and hence people are encouraged to speak up, chip in at all levels irrespective of level or department. The marketing team is a bunch of energetic and passionate individuals from varied backgrounds, and we thrive on being able to learn from each other as well as a lot of external orientation from the best in the industry. we deeply value partnerships especially with our sales colleagues and strongly believe in the power of igniting one team to be able to break barriers, challenge status quo and create new achievements. Role - Regional Commercial ,Chartering & Voyage Operations Lead – East Hemisphere Role & Responsibilities – This role is critical to building Castrol’s independent marine capability, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-efficient global supply. You will lead chartering and voyage operations across the East region, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution of marine shipments across high-volume, complex shipping lanes. You will play a key role in managing regional shipping operations within the TSA environment, working closely with service providers and internal partners to build operational understanding, strengthen supplier relationships, and support transition to Castrol’s independent operating model. This is a senior operational role requiring autonomy, strong judgement, and the ability to handle partner concerns in a fast-paced, globally interconnected environment while balancing cost, service, and risk. Accountabilities – 1. TSA Readiness & Transition: Shadow TSA and provider operations for East region chartering and voyage execution Build deep understanding of regional shipping flows, suppliers, routing dynamics, and operating constraints Support development of regional procedures, governance, and critical issue pathways Prepare for a seamless transition to Castrol’s internal execution model post-TSA 2. Chartering & Voyage Execution: Implement chartering activities across spot, term, and contract chartering requirements Plan and manage vessel scheduling and voyage execution across East region shipping lanes Coordinate vessel nomination, loading, discharge, and shipment execution activities Deliver safe, efficient, and reliable marine operations aligned with global standards 3. Fleet Utilisation & Optimisation: Optimise vessel utilisation, turnaround, and capacity usage across regional operations Find opportunities to improve deployment efficiency, reduce avoidable cost, and support effective use of capacity Provide operational input into freight optimisation, routing decisions, and network planning Support cost-efficient execution through disciplined planning and regional market understanding 4. Supply–Demand Integration: Align shipping execution with regional supply-demand plans and customer delivery requirements Manage capacity constraints, rescheduling requirements, and operational trade-offs Support continuity of customer commitments through proactive planning and coordination Provide regional insights to support network optimisation and freight strategy 5. Demurrage & Operational Risk: Manage demurrage exposure, port delays, and operational disruptions Drive proactive resolution of issues, deviations, and exception scenarios Monitor voyage performance, service reliability, and key execution risks Apply sound judgement to balance cost, service, and operational continuity 6. Terminal & Partner Coordination: Coordinate closely with ports, terminals, agents, suppliers, and service providers Ensure smooth ship–shore interface and effective operational execution Build strong relationships with brokers, ship operators, and regional partners Maintain alignment with the Logistics Control Tower for visibility, exception management, and critical issue 7. Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to vetting approvals, clearance requirements, and marine standards Maintain compliance with HSSE, sanctions, and marine risk controls Complete operations