APAC Routing Specialist (Night Shift)
About this job
Sofar Ocean is hiring an APAC Routing Specialist for a full-time role based in India, requiring regular overnight shift coverage. In this position, you will partner closely with the Wayfinder team to manage mission-critical operational tasks. Your daily duties will involve providing ship routing support, handling operational tasks for data and service products, assisting the ocean science team with integrating new data sources, and enhancing internal tools. A typical day requires strong time-management skills, independent problem-solving, and precise execution. You will also navigate cross-cultural communications between global teams and Japanese clients, utilizing your comfort with computer systems, spreadsheets, and modern web applications to deliver accurate and reliable results.
Responsibilities
- Provide ship routing support for the Wayfinder team
- Execute critical operational tasks for data and service products
- Assist the ocean science team in integrating new data sources for analysis
- Improve and work with internal tooling and modern web applications
- Navigate cross-cultural communication between Japanese clients and the global team
- Participate in weekend rotations as part of the schedule
Requirements
- Previous experience in meteorology, oceanography, or a maritime-related field
- Bachelor's degree in oceanography, climatology, geography, or a related discipline
- Experience in the shipping or maritime industry, particularly with ship routing or weather routing
- Familiarity with observation and forecast data including WaveWatch III, HYCOM, and ECMWF
- Strong understanding of mid- and long-range forecasting and weather patterns
- Comfortable with data analysis and modern web applications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Available and willing to work regular overnight shifts
Good to have
- Experience working with Japanese maritime companies or institutions
- Data visualization skills
- Proficiency in additional languages beyond Japanese
- Experience collaborating across time zones and with internationally distributed teams
- Familiarity with Japanese maritime regulations, shipping culture, or port authorities
- Native or near-native fluency in Japanese
Who should apply
This role is ideal for professionals with a background in oceanography, meteorology, or the maritime industry who are comfortable with night shifts and cross-cultural communication. Candidates must hold a relevant bachelor's degree and bring experience in weather routing or shipping operations. Since the posting does not mention hiring freshers, applicants should meet the stated experience and educational requirements.
Frequently asked questions
What are the shift timings for the APAC Routing Specialist role at sofarocean?
This position requires regular overnight shift coverage, and specific hours are discussed during the interview process.
What qualifications are needed to apply for the APAC Routing Specialist at sofarocean?
Candidates need a bachelor's degree in oceanography, climatology, geography, or a related discipline, alongside experience in the maritime or shipping industry.
Is Japanese language proficiency required for sofarocean's APAC Routing Specialist?
While experience working with Japanese maritime companies is a strong plus and native fluency is a bonus, general communication skills are required.
What does an APAC Routing Specialist at sofarocean do daily?
Daily tasks include ship routing support, data and service product operations, integrating new data sources, and improving internal tooling.
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