Freight Voyage Analyst

Profile

Texas, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Downstream Supply Chain

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

February 7, 2022

Business unit:

Downstream

Experience Level:

Early Careers

Job Description:

What is the role?

Commercial Freight Voyage Analyst role is part of a Global Crude & Products Freight Operations Team responsible for providing support demurrage and post deal administration of all freight book operational activities, obligations and requirements under the charter party contract terms. This includes but not limited to charters internally and with third parties, operational elements of the time chartered fleet such as off-hire, breakdown, deviation, High Risk Area and any event which may be recoverable either under the Time Charter Party or the appropriate Voyage Charter in accordance with terms and conditions. The aim is to eradicate un-necessary profit leakage from the Freight books P&L and capture all demurrage.

Key Accountabilities:

Conduct all freight voyage analyst claims activities promptly and professionally ensuring that all obligations and requirements under the charter party contract terms are met. This refers both to charters internally and with third parties.

Access and monitor Radar mail, to register and track all recoverable items in Radar that have not been previously identified by the commercial freight operations team.

Provide focal point for liaison with relevant departments responsible for the delivery of the necessary records and documentation for effective voyage analysis

Evaluation and maturation of estimates of revenue expected under the Charter Party (Port costs/deviation/HRA/other).

Analyze, identify and maximize the embedded optionality within charter party agreements (i.e. laycans, demurrage rates, ship space parceling, ship swaps, backhaul opportunities

Prepare claims under the governing contracts requiring detailed investigation and understanding of voyage costs and exposures and Charter Party terms.

Evaluation of all revenue streams for Trading as Ship-owners, ensuring that Freight invoices are correct and include fixed/variable diffs and overage.

Where necessary negotiate settlement with external customers to achieve optimum cost benefit to the business for disputed claims under the charter party arrangements entered into by freight traders. Ensure that any specific learning points, poor practices are referred to the Commercial Analyst in order that the relevant business team can be advised and report back CLEs where an impact to business profitability is incurred.

Advise trading staff of issues relating to post deal expenses and keep them fully appraised of claims in progress so that this can be taken into account in determining future business. Log and record all correspondence

Co-ordinate the required actions for other cost exposures for the voyage ensuring the relevant team is informed for example: off hire

Maintain records of claims activity to facilitate transparency to business including weekly reporting to stakeholders

Monitor payments minimizing bad and aging debt, chasing counterparties in respect of overdue claims

Give support to the FRT desk regarding any additional queries regarding costs

What we need from you

The successful candidate will be able to work independently within a dynamic, fast paced and business critical trading environment. They must possess strong analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills in order to recognize and solve problems quickly. The individual must be highly motivated as the role is afforded autonomy to manage workload in accordance to SLA. This requires effective planning and organization skill in order to continue to keep the backlog low and manage stakeholder expectations

Skills and Requirements:

Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.

Bachelor’s Degree required.

Shipping and Trading experience with strong commercial acumen and a background in demurrage and post deal support operations.

Skill in Charter party analysis and post fixture expenses, with demonstrated comprehension of interpretations of Charter Party clauses

Cross functional knowledge of Shipping Contracts & Operations and Freight & Trading Businesses

Detailed oriented- Proficient in Trading systems RADAR /DEX and SAP and able to manipulate data from these systems and others to tell a story

Ability to work independently and within a team environment with minimal supervision

Strong organizational skills, demonstrated ability to meet daily deadlines are essential to meet the departments demanding schedules and goals

Flexibility to cover multiple products for demurrage & voyage analysis (crude, products, chemicals, LPG)

Company description

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with about 84,000 employees across more than 70 countries. We aim to meet the world’s growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible. We have expertise in exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of chemicals.

As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business.

Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we’re nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills and reach your potential…

We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.

We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.

We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

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