Post Fixtures Supervisor (Chemical)

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Zodiac Maritime, based in London, seeks a Post Fixtures Supervisor (Chemical) to manage financial processes related to charter parties. The role involves calculating and collecting charges, maintaining accounts, and fostering strong relationships with charterers. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and a background in maritime operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience working within Chemical Post Fixtures.
• Strong academic record with professional qualifications in maritime would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring the timely receipt of monies owing to the Principals.
• Calculate and collect freight and hire charges as per Charter Party terms.
• Generate accurate and well-documented claims.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organisational skills

Education

Professional qualifications in maritime

Job description

Job Description

Zodiac Maritime is an international ship operating company providing a full range of management services for a wide and diverse fleet of commercial ships, spanning containership to tankers, bulk carriers to PCTCs, and a growing orderbook focused on dual-fuel vessels to improve overall fleet energy efficiency.

Headquartered in London’s bustling West End, our modern, open-plan offices accommodate a growing team of over 200 people. With representative offices across Europe and Asia, our shore-based headcount grows as our fleet continues to expand and diversify, as does our dedicated crew of over 6,500 seafarers.

This is an exciting time for the company as we continue to grow and modernise our fleet and operations. We are looking for hard working and dynamic individuals to come aboard and be a part of the next of the Zodiac Maritime team!

The role

Position: Post Fixtures Supervisor (Chemical)

Reporting to: Head of Post Fixtures

Contract type: Full Time

Location: London

Overview of role

As the Post Fixtures Supervisor, you are responsible for ensuring the timely receipt of monies owing to the Principals and negotiating any disputed amounts with Charterers.

Key responsibilities and primary deliverables

• Calculating and collecting freight and hire charges as per Charter Party (C/P) terms for respective vessels
• Calculating demurrage
• Generating accurate and well documented claims
• Maintaining and reconciling each vessels account profile
• Responding on behalf of Principals to charterers queries
• Reviewing C/P details and liaising with brokers on amendments
• Maintaining finances for all Chartered In vessels, including payment of hire/freight
• Calculate, maintain and report cash flow/revenue on daily basis and provide Finance department with projected weekly income

Reports

• Analyse demurrage trends to understand changes and to support the business
• Produce weekly and ad hoc reports and maintain and distribute demurrage metrics

Documentation Management

• Accurately maintain data and records in the correct databases and folders
• Liaise with the Master or Agent to ensure that all required supporting documentation is received, acceptable and processed

Freight, Lay-time and Demurrage Administration

• Ensure you are continually updated and have full knowledge of the charter party including the laycan/laydays, vessel’s itinerary, last cargoes and freight and demurrage rates
• Monitor receipts of freight, demurrage and other incoming payments

Communication

• Assist in building strong relationships between the Principals and Charterers
• Assist in building strong cross departmental working relationships
• Ensure all communication is clear, concise and accurate

Skills profile

Relevant experience & education

• Strong academic record with professional qualifications in maritime would be an advantage
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience working within Chemical Post Fixtures
• Demonstrated understanding of charter party agreements and their various clauses
• Knowledge and understanding of marine and terminal operations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate and maintain strong relationships across the business
• Well-developed numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills, with strategic thinking ability to support decisions with sound reasoning and judgement
• Exceptional organisational skills and experience of prioritising changing workflows to support delivery
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, collaborative in style and excellent communication skills

Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.