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Claims Manager

Vitol
Full-time
On-site
Houston Texas United States
Vitol
Company Description

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.