Laytime/Demurrage Specialist

Job description / Role

Job Type
Full Time

Job Location
Dubai, UAE

Nationality
Any Nationality

Salary
Not Specified

Gender

Not Specified

Arabic Fluency
Not Specified

Job Function
Accounting & Audit

Company Industry
Shipping & Freight

Description

The purpose of the role is to carry out the transcription of terms included in charterparty, recap, contracts within the company provided software and carry out the laytime/demurrage calculation using the application supporting documentation for the relevant port call. The role requires you to have a good understanding of charterparties, key laytime/demurrage terms, contracts and provisions related to the voyage. Knowledge and understanding of terminology used in the project cargo and heavy lift segment, marine and terminal operations is a requirement.

Requirements

The minimum qualification required to perform this role is graduation.

As a specialized education, the candidate must have an MBA in shipping or an equivalent degree.

A minimum of 4 years work experience with a shipping company (mainly handling charterparties, vessel operations or equivalent) of which at least 3 years experience in laytime/demurrage, preferably within project cargo/heavy lift segment.

Good knowledge of written and spoken English.

Ability to take lead on customers claims portfolio.

Ability to lead projects specific for their customer portfolio.

Attention to detail and quality with ability to deliver consistently is a must.

Ability to work cooperatively with others as a team.

Ability to analyse data accurately and make suggestions and improvements.

Technology sound with regards to using digital applications.

Ability to seek opportunities to maximise performance and personal development.

Should be proactive to provide suggestion and development.

Benefits

What Youll Gain

• Exposure to strategic, monetization, and commercial product development.
• Mentorship from experienced product and growth leaders.
• The opportunity to see the full product lifecycle, from discovery to revenue impact.
• The chance to make a measurable impact on business and customer KPIs.