Demurrage Analyst

Client Summary

We are partnering with a global commodities trading company with a strong presence across energy and commodity markets. The firm is seeking a Demurrage & Claims Analyst to support its commercial and operations teams by managing freight-related claims, demurrage exposure, and contractual dispute resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and assess demurrage, detention, and freight-related claims arising from physical commodity transactions.
• Calculate laytime and demurrage based on charter party terms and voyage documentation.
• Prepare, submit, negotiate, and settle demurrage and operational claims with counterparties, shipowners, and charterers.
• Work closely with traders, operators, chartering teams, brokers, and legal counterparts to resolve disputes.
• Monitor outstanding claims and maintain detailed records of negotiations and settlements.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend improvements to minimize future claims exposure.
• Support internal reporting on claims performance, recovery rates, and operational KPIs.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping, Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3-7 years of experience in demurrage, claims, shipping operations, chartering, or commodity trade operations.
• Strong understanding of charter party agreements, laytime calculations, voyage operations, and demurrage principles.
• Experience handling freight, quality, quantity, and operational claims within commodity trading, shipping, tanker operations, or energy markets.
• Familiarity with voyage documentation including SOF, NOR, Bills of Lading, pumping logs, and cargo documents.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills with the ability to manage multiple claims simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and claims reporting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  
  

Preferred Background

Candidates from commodity trading houses, oil majors, tanker owners/operators, shipbrokers, marine consultancy firms, or shipping companies are highly encouraged to apply.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded operations professional looking to specialize in claims management, demurrage recovery, and operational risk mitigation within a dynamic trading environment.