City : Mohali State : Punjab (IN-PB) Country : India (IN) Requisition Number: 45944

Role Purpose Statement

The overall responsibility of the Associate Team Lead is to keep track of the Demurrage/Dispatch files of the team members, keep a track on the daily emails and ad-hoc requests coming from Freight and Commercial teams. Review each fixture's terms with respect to Demurrage, Detention and Dispatch Clauses and to calculate amounts due to each party for all marine shipments executed. Candidate should hold requisite Knowledge, Skills & be well versed with understanding / analyzing charter parties and voyage documents, clarify events with trade execution and freight departments, Invoice customers with full supporting documentation, handling / pursuing claims / dispute resolution, produce and retain documentation in accordance with internal and external policies & ensuring due compliance & business ethics.

Candidate must be Computer proficient and adaptable to various shipping software(s) / applications.

Candidates should have strong customer orientation & possess the skills in initiating and developing relationships with key decision-makers in target organizations for business development.

The candidate must be dynamic, go-getter with excellent oral and written communication skills.

Main Accountabilities

Effective cross functional interaction & collaboration with trading, freight, execution, controlling, accounting, finance desks across the regions Bunge serves.
Laytime (Demurrage, Dispatch, Detention) calculation, control and settlement
Analyze charterparty es and voyage documents, clarify events with trade execution and freight departments
Invoice customers with full supporting documentation, monitor collection and perform cash application
Produce and retain documentation in accordance with internal and external policies and procedures requirements
Review counterparty

Knowledge And Skills

Behavior

Improve Bunge's outcomes by making data-driven decisions, keeping the customer at the forefront of all they do, and proactively gaining insight into the global strategy.
Collaborate, effectively communicate with others and take initiative to continually develop themselves.
Pursue opportunities to solve problems and act while maintaining the ability to manage work, even in times of challenge or change.

Technical

Good understanding of contracts, charter parties and key laytime/demurrage provisions and the terminology
Knowledge and understanding of marine and terminal operations. (Preferred)
Advanced in both written and verbal English
Computer proficiency (SAP, Analytical tools, MS Office)

Education

Education & Experience

Degree in Business Management, Logistics or related field
Minimum 4-6 years of experience in laytime (preferably in dry bulk shipments, and oils), international logistics, freight or related field
Advanced in both written and verbal English. Desirable German, French or Spanish.
Computer proficiency (SAP, Analytical tools, MS Office)

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of :34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they're grown to where they're needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
We Do What's Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge

Associate Team Lead - Laytime Operations