Demurrage & Shipping Operations Analyst

One of the prominent Middle east trading operations is looking to hire a Demurrage/ Trading Operations Analyst to manage the end-to-end demurrage claims process while supporting trading activities for bulk shipments.ResponsibilitiesManage the complete demurrage claims lifecycle from calculation to settlement.Review Charter Party / Sales & Purchase Contracts, NOR, SOF, timesheets and vessel documentation.Perform accurate laytime, demurrage and despatch calculations.Prepare and issue claims to suppliers, receivers, charterers and other counterparties.Review incoming demurrage claims and identify calculation/documentation discrepancies.Prepare responses, rejections, counter-offers and negotiate disputed claims.Monitor claim deadlines and follow up on outstanding/aging claims.Coordinate with Finance regarding approved claims, invoices, payments and recoveries.Maintain comprehensive claim trackers, documentation and periodic reports.Support Trading activities including Purchase Orders, Sales/Purchase Contracts, Proforma Invoices and LC arrangements for bulk shipments.Coordinate closely with Trading, Logistics, Operations, Finance, customers and counterparties.Required SkillsExperience in demurrage, laytime, chartering, shipping/trading operations or commodity trading.Strong knowledge of Charter Party terms, NOR, SOF and vessel operations.Experience handling demurrage claims from submission through settlement.Strong numerical and analytical skills.Exposure to bulk commodities / dry bulk shipments would be highly relevant.Understanding of Sales & Purchase contracts, POs, LCs and Proforma Invoices.Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.Good negotiation, follow-up and stakeholder-management skills.Ability to work across Trading, Operations, Logistics and Finance.