Faststream is recruiting for a Post-Fixture Contract Specialist for a well known ship owning company. With growth in the market comes company expansion, with this exciting opportunity being based out of their New Castle, UK office.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage Demurrage Claims associated with vessel employment, ensuring proper and effective handling.
- Calculate, raise, and tender demurrage invoices in accordance with CP Terms promptly.
- Proactively pursue Charterers for demurrage settlement and understand Charter Party clauses.
- Calculate and invoice freight, time charter hire, and other associated claims accurately.
- Ensure all claims/revenues are raised within the stipulated time barred period.
- Handle the issuance and collection of Freight upon vessel discharge.
- Verify and raise miscellaneous claims in adherence to CP terms.
- Maintain records of all claims and collections proceeds within the approved system.
- Report on freight/hire/demurrage and miscellaneous claims status as required.
- Collaborate with various departments to streamline procedures and support commercial initiatives.
- Process brokerage commission and Commercial Fee payments efficiently.
- Contribute to the development of the quality management system and continuous improvement of departmental procedures.
- Produce monthly management reports on collected and outstanding dues.
- Diploma level education in any discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of work experience, with at least 2 years in a claims-type environment.
- Strong numeracy and written communication skills.
- Commercial acumen and familiarity with Excel and PowerPoint.
- Exposure to Shipping IT systems such as VESON IMOS, Oracle, or similar platforms.
Offering a competitive salary and benefits package, experience dependent.
If you think this role could suit you then please send across a copy of your CV. Likewise if this position isn't quite right for you but you know of anyone who may be interested please don't hesitate to pass on my details.