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Voyage Optimisation Manager


Company : GeoServe


Location : Bangalore, Karnataka


Created : 2026-04-16


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Navigate Your Future with GeoServe – Join Our Voyage Optimisation Team!GeoServe is a growing force in the Maritime industry, known for delivering integrated commercial management solutions. Our expertise lies in providing technology enabled services that help vessel operators, owners, and managers optimize every stage of voyage from pre-fixture planning to voyage execution and post-fixture analysis.Job Summary:Voyage Optimisation Manager will lead and scale a high-performance voyage optimisation function delivering safe, fuel-efficient, and commercially optimal routing decisions across a global fleet. This role blends operational excellence, and product influence, ensuring best service delivery while shaping next-generation optimisation solutions.Task & Responsibilities:1.Voyage Optimization & Service DeliveryMonitor end-to-end voyage optimisation across the fleet, ensuring safety, fuel efficiency, and schedule reliabilityEnsure deliver high-quality weather routing, voyage planning, and decision support within SLA timelinesProvide real-time advisory to Masters and Operators during dynamic voyage conditionsIntervene directly on complex or high-risk voyages2.24/7 Operations LeadershipLead and manage a 24/7/365 routing desk with full accountability for service continuityOwn shift planning, workload distribution, and escalation protocolsEnsure consistent delivery standards across all shifts3. Team Leadership & Capability BuildingLead, coach, and develop a team of routingDrive performance management, training, and certification standardsBuild a strong talent pipeline and retention strategyFoster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement4. Customer & Commercial ImpactAct as a trusted advisor to clients, translating data into actionable voyage decisionsSupport commercial teams with client engagement, onboarding, and value demonstrationEnsure delivery of measurable outcomes: Fuel savings, Emissions reduction, Voyage reliability5. Process Excellence & SOP GovernanceDefine and continuously improve routing SOPs and operational frameworksStandardise best practices across vessels, routes, and cargo typesDrive quality assurance and audit mechanisms6. Product & Technology CollaborationWork closely with product and software teams to:Improve routing algorithms, Enhance decision-support tools, Integrate vessel performance and weather dataAct as the voice of operations in product roadmap discussionsLeverage analytics to identify optimisation opportunitiesQualification & Experience:Master Mariner with 2-3 years shore experience in voyage optimisation / fleet performance ORSenior Meteorologist with demonstrated experience in marine forecasting, voyage planning, and decision support for maritime operations.Knowledge & Skills:Deep understanding of: Voyage optimisation , weather routing, Marine meteorology and ocean conditionsStrong foundational knowledge in at least one of the following: Geography, Oceanography or Marine Meteorology.Working knowledge of: Fuel optimisation & vessel performance analyticsDigital routing platforms / decision-support toolsExposure to algorithm-based or automated routing systems preferredStrong team player with high cultural awareness and the ability to collaborate effectively in a global, cross-functional environment.Proven ability to lead 24/7 operational teamsStrong decision-making under uncertainty and time pressureExcellent stake holder managementHigh ownership mindset with a commercial and customer-first approach