Laytime Coordinator

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We have an exciting opportunity to grow your career at Canpotex! We are accepting applications for a Laytime Coordinator at our Saskatoon office.

We are:

Headquartered in Saskatoon with three international offices, we are one of the world's largest suppliers of potash overseas. On behalf of our Shareholders, Mosaic and Nutrien, we market and deliver Saskatchewan potash, a valuable fertilizer nutrient, to millions of fields and farmers globally — ultimately helping the world grow more food.

We offer:

Situated in the vibrant Saskatoon area of River Landing, occupying a spacious, contemporary office building that supports our culture. We proudly offer a highly flexible hybrid-work environment that encourages work-life balance while promoting meaningful connections with colleagues and stakeholders. We are passionate about ensuring food security for young people through our community investment program that provides our employees with volunteer opportunities. We also offer a competitive total rewards package, career growth opportunities, and the chance to collaborate with global colleagues and customers.

The opportunity

1. Complete laytime calculations by extracting data from contracts, Charter Parties, Statement of Facts, and other relevant documents.
2. Utilize software to calculate laytime, compare results, and interpret the findings to highlight key points or divergences.
3. Handle intercompany reconciliations and reports for laytime costs.
4. Maintain detailed records of all stages of negotiation, settlement, and events impacting vessel loading activities.
5. Interpret how changes in various elements during loading/discharging operations affect demurrage/dispatch.
6. Provide technical expertise on contractual clauses related to laytime and demurrage to manage potential commercial risks.

You have

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Supply Chain, Business, Mathematics, Vessel Operations, Logistics, or a related field.
• Minimum one to two years’ experience in a related field.
• Previous experience in the shipping industry or an international trade environment with laytime calculation experience is an asset.

You bring

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Effective time management, attention to detail, and data analysis skills.
• Knowledge of the shipping industry or international trade with laytime calculation experience is an asset.
• Understanding of Charter Parties and strong contract interpretation skills are assets.
• Experience with ocean transportation software, terminology, and documentation relevant to calculations and negotiations is an asset.

We encourage you to apply online by May 7, 2025.

We recognize the diversity of applicants and consider a combination of education and experience as equivalent.

We are committed to a respectful and inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Thank you for your interest; only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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