Demurrage and Claims Analyst

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Demurrage and Claims Analyst

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Overview of Role

Reporting to the Global Head, Demurrage & Claims, this person will review and coordinate demurrage and claims on behalf of Gunvor US to ensure minimum exposure, working with internal and external stakeholders on the claims process to ensure smooth transparency.

Main Responsibilities

• Calculate and invoice demurrage and voyage related claims incurred for each voyage, promptly with required documentation in accordance with the terms and conditions of the governing contracts
• Review incoming and negotiate incoming cost
• Negotiate effectively to pursue collections of outstanding demurrage and claims escalation.
• Liaise with Operators and/ or Master and/ or Agent for missing information or documentation and follow up proactively.
• Record demurrage and claims and ensure compliance with electronic filing process.
• Prepare weekly and monthly demurrage reports.
• Track, highlight and provide feedback on unfavourable clauses to Traders.
• Develop solid relationships with internal and external stakeholders in order to maintain smooth collection of outstanding claims, including travelling to meet external stakeholders, if necessary.
• Collate relevant correspondences for Legal Counsel or P&I Club review on claims that need to be turned over for legal recovery.
• Evaluate validity of claims and take initiative to be stay updated on new rulings, new clauses, how Charter party provisions, contract terms are changing, etc. through seminars and relevant industry events.
• Any other ad-hoc tasks as assigned by supervisor

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 3 years’ of relevant working experience in the Tanker or Oil & Gas Trading industry.
• Strong understanding of the various charter parties, commercial contracts, laytime and demurrage provisions and the terminology associated with the petroleum industry.
• Strong understanding of all time related claims
• Strong understanding of post deal claims
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Self-motivated, Positive minded, Resolution focused.
• Good knowledge of Shipping Operations and/or Law

If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

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