Assistant Manager
DA-Desk FZ-LLC
Total years of experience :25 years, 11 Months
Team Leader 01/2005 to 04/2012
DA-Desk FZ-LLC Dubai
* Independently verified shipping agent’s Proforma Disbursement Account and Final Disbursement Account against port’s tariff, charter party clauses, and agency agreements between the principal and his agents.
* Allocated expenses under relevant cost categories viz. Port Costs, Head Owner’s Costs, Charterers & Cargo Costs, Agency Remuneration etc.
* Calculated Charterers expense with respect to vessel’s shifting between 2 or more berths, and as per World Scale recommendations.
* Communicated closely with ship operators and principal’s commercial department.
* Communicated closely with shipping agencies and resolved their disputes.
* Assisted principals in creating a proper audit trail; and created full visibility through automatic SWIFT confirmations for those principals using DA-Desk’s cash management solution.
* Obtained Time Bar Charterers invoices from Port agents and dispatched to the Principal’s claim department before the end of Time Bar period.
* Calculated Outlay commissions on head owners expenses paid by Ship Operators. Dispatched owner’s invoices to the Operators for rebilling to owners.
* Communicated and co-ordinated with other port vendors/suppliers.
* Successfully managed a team of 6 executives.
* Completed all activities within Service level Agreements (SLA) with customers.
* Owned team productivity metrics.
* Maintained monthly team reports and reported to management.
* Worked as general port agents for tankers & bulk vessels calling Indian Ports. Possess hands-on experience of port procedures and shipping practices.
* Completed full scope of work as per check list prior to vessel's arrival, during stay in port and after sailing.
* Prepare proforma Disbursement account, arranged advance funds from principal and paid port dues & vendors/suppliers invoices.
* Prepare Final Disbursement Account for the port call after sailing of the vessel.
* Communicated closely with Charterers, brokers, ship operators.
* Keeping Principals and Charterers well informed about vessel's prospects, cargo out-turn figures and time sheet.
* Always protecting the principal’s interests while the ship is in port.
* Ensured quick turn-around and smooth cargo operations.
* Developed rapport with major charterers, brokers, ship operators and managers in order to ensure steady flow of business for the company.
* Solicited business for the new fixtures.