Claims Manager

Utilize specialized knowledge of Vitol’s new claims analysis practices, processes, and Executive Dashboard software tool to record, analyze, negotiate, and settle claims analysis claims. This will include:

• Daily monitoring of vessel movements, cargo operations and other marine related activities to update PNL budgets and create demurrage and secondary receivable claims in a timely manner.
• Create, review, negotiate and settle outgoing claims.
• Review, negotiate and settle incoming claims.
• Review and advise traders on potential litigation situation.
• Reviewing and advising on shipping contracts.
• Oversee the activities of claims analysts.
• Assist staff with their claims portfolios and monitor demurrage accounts.
• Create and maintain processes and reports for processing demurrage and secondary cost claims.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Maritime Administration, Business Administration or related field and 5 years of experience as a Claims Analyst.
• 5 years of experience to include:
  • Handling and processing claims related to demurrage, detention, and other shipping-related disputes;
  • Investigating claims, gathering supporting documentation, and negotiating settlements with carriers, charterers, or other involved parties;
  • Calculating and analyzing demurrage charges across various shipping modes (ocean and inland waterways);
  • Interpreting charter parties and other shipping documents to determine laytime and demurrage;
  • Interpreting shipping contracts, charter parties, and international trade terms;
  • Interpreting complex contractual language and negotiating favorable terms related to laytime and demurrage clauses;
  • Conducting complex data analysis, for demurrage calculations and trend analysis;
  • Creating comprehensive reports and presenting findings to stakeholders.

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