Assistant Manager - Global Laytime Excellence Centre at LOUIS DREYFUS COMPANY ASIA PTE LTD

Gurgaon, haryana, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Laytime Calculations, Demurrage Claims, Voyage Charters, COA Shipments, Time Charter Operations, Claim Verification, Negotiation, Charter Party Review, Operational Coordination, Data Gathering, Reporting, Analysis, Compliance, Documentation Management, Supply Chain, Logistics

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Company Description Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally. Job Description The Assistant Laytime Manager supports the Laytime/Operations team in calculating, verifying, and negotiating laytime and demurrage claims related to voyage charters, COA shipments, and time charter operations. The role ensures timely claim resolution, accurate documentation, and alignment with charter party terms, while coordinating with internal teams, shipowners, charterers, agents, and terminals. 1. Laytime & Demurrage Calculations Prepare preliminary and final laytime statements for imports, exports, and transshipment voyages. Review Notice of Readiness (NOR), Statement of Facts (SOF), time sheets, and port logs for accuracy. Calculate demurrage, dispatch, and other related claims as per charter party terms. Reconcile discrepancies in SOF with agents and terminals. 2. Claim Management Raise, review, and negotiate demurrage and dispatch claims with shipowners, charterers, and counterparties. Track claim status and ensure timely settlement within contractual timelines. Maintain accurate and up-to-date claim records, supporting documents, and correspondence. 3. Contract & Charter Party Review Interpret laytime, exceptions, and demurrage clauses in voyage charter, time charter, and COA contracts. Highlight risks, operational restrictions, and cost implications to the Laytime Manager and Operations team. 4. Operational Coordination Collaborate closely with Operations, Commercial, and Shipping Execution teams to gather operational data. Follow up with agents, terminals, and surveyors for missing or incomplete documents. Assist in post-fixture documentation and voyage closing. 5. Reporting & Analysis Prepare weekly and monthly reports on: Open claims Settled claims Demurrage cost trends Delay causes and patterns Support management in improving operational performance and reducing demurrage exposure. 6. Compliance & Documentation Ensure all laytime and claim documentation complies with internal policies. Maintain accurate filing of NOR, SOF, voyage instructions, CPs, and communications. Qualifications Master's degree in supply chain/Logistics or equivalent. 3-5 Years of relevant working experience. Additional Information Diversity & Inclusion LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Sustainability Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company. We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us What We Offer We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world. We offer A workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development Employee Recognition Program Employee Wellness Programs - Confidential access to certified counselors for employee and eligible family members, along with monthly wellness awareness sessions. Certified Great Place to Work Years of Work Experience: 5 - 8

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Responsibilities

The Assistant Laytime Manager will support the team by calculating, verifying, and negotiating laytime and demurrage claims across various charter types, ensuring timely resolution and accurate documentation aligned with contract terms. This involves reviewing operational data, reconciling discrepancies with external parties, and maintaining meticulous records.