Diesel/Bunker Trader
AL FURAT FUEL TRADING LLC
Total years of experience :4 years, 8 Months
• To trade and broker marine fuels within the strategy plan of the company
• Striving for operational excellence with approved suppliers
• Negotiating bunker and diesel sales with customers working within the Credit Control Policy and Procedure
• Manage disputes with customers
• Assisting the operations and sales teams with respect to the collection of invoices, delivery notes and delivery re-ceipts
• Cultivate excellent relationships with new prospects and existing customers.
• Able to turn around lagging operations and prepare companies for fast growth and profitability.
• Submitting weekly and month reports to the interim manager
• Independently worked with buyers and completed the vendor registration process efficiently
• Up to date knowledge about the prices of bunker fuels including CST180, CST380 and MGO
• Client follow up to convert leads into sales
• Dealing with port authorities in the UAE as per the company requirements
• Negotiating credit terms
Responsibilities:
Acknowledging to the client receipt of appointment & instructions for vessel’s arrival.
Arranging with various Port Authorities for suitable berths for vessels
Commence necessary ordering/purchasing of services required for the ships arrival.
Visit ship’s on arrival, obtaining arrival times, necessary paperwork to clear vessel inwards at customs & update various parties on vessels arrival into port & advise expected duration at the port
With offshore vessels keeping close contact with the Master, Shore Terminal, Port Authorities & client on all events & prospects.
For Tanker’s & Dry Cargo vessels, continuously staying updated with vessels & obtain all necessary documents from the vessels before sailing i.e Bill of ladings, Notice of readiness, signed statement of facts, pumping logs, Ullage reports, Notice of protest & dry tank certificates.
Be quayside when required during vessel’s operations for offshore vessels when loading & discharging equipment.
Before vessels departures arrange customs outwards clearance, liaise with the Port Authority in obtaining best suitable sailing time for the vessel. Visit vessel prior to departure to check all cargo has been loaded/discharged as per specification, official outwards clearance documents are on board, all goods & services provided have been satisfactory.
Do post-quay inspection & advise client if any equipment remains quayside & arrange if necessary for equipment to be stored or returned to client/suppliers. Once vessel has departed send out 3 day estimated costs for while the vessel was in port. After 21 one days send out final cost (chase suppliers if all costs not received) get costs approved from client, close the file & send to accounts for final DA’s to be sent out.
Responsibilities:
Gained practical knowledge of working with planning and commissioning software
Worked with senior engineers and management staff with respect to project planning and timely completion
Participating in vendor/supplier meetings, gained useful negotiation skills
Visiting suppliers’ offices with senior procurement engineers to ensure smooth product delivery
Oversaw production of all product documentation.
With diploma in Industrial Studies