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Richard Wilson

Freight Voyage Analyst
Hertford,Herts

Summary

A highly skilled professional with expertise in trading operations, known for tailored communication methods and keen attention to detail. Demonstrates calmness under pressure and excels in team building, fostering a collaborative work environment. Resourceful and driven, with a focus on leveraging skills to achieve strategic goals in dynamic settings.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Freight Voyage Analyst

Shell Trading
London
09.2015 - Current
  • Successfully issue and manage time-based claims, ensuring compliance with both voyage and time charterparty parameters and team KPIs.
  • Effectively analyse and negotiate post-deal recoveries, optimising cost recovery.
  • Enhance collaboration with legal, operations, vessel Masters, and port agencies, leading to successful claim recoveries.
  • Demonstrate strong negotiation skills by chasing and settling claims via shipbrokers.
  • Maintain up-to-date trading systems (Radar and Dex) and accurate tracking of claims and invoices.
  • Deliver effective demurrage training and provide valuable advice to traders and operations.
  • Keep traders up to date with current outstandings with regular dialogue and by providing weekly management information

Demurrage Analyst

Shell Trading
London
02.2008 - 08.2015
  • Successfully analysed, negotiated, and settled complex time-based claims, demonstrating strong analytical and negotiation skills.
  • Efficiently raised loadport and disport recoveries, optimising cost recovery from FOB suppliers and CIF receivers.
  • Effectively managed incoming claims from FOB buyers and CIF sellers, ensuring smooth resolution and maintaining high standards of compliance.
  • Utilised DEX reports to ensure all contracts and potential claims were accurately identified and addressed, improving operational efficiency.

Floating Operator

Shell Trading
London
08.2007 - 01.2008
  • Successfully managed voyages with minimal prior knowledge, demonstrating adaptability and quick learning.
  • Ensured all paperwork and security checks were meticulously completed, maintaining high standards of compliance.
  • Optimised operational efficiency, contributing to smooth and profitable voyages.
  • Demonstrated strong investigative skills to understand and manage each voyage effectively.

Crude and Products Operator

Shell Western
Bridgetown, Barbados
11.2003 - 07.2007
  • Successfully managed the scheduling of the Nigerian crude program.
    Executed operations for the first lifting from the Bijupira-Salema oil field in Brazil.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by identifying and resolving contentious issues.
  • Maintained excellent relations with all parties involved in the deal, including traders, terminal staff, vessel masters, inspection companies, and receivers.

Baseoils /Crude/products/LPG Operator

Shell Trading
London
09.1997 - 10.2003
  • Successfully coordinated logistics for European and African Base Oils trading, ensuring timely and efficient supply liftings.
  • Enhanced communication and collaboration with supply terminals and traders, leading to smoother operations.
  • Improved the accuracy and timeliness of voyage orders, contributing to more efficient shipping processes.
  • Strengthened the liaison role between the oil desk and the vessel, ensuring clear and effective communication.
  • Streamlined the process of sending contract of affreightment nominations, improving overall operational efficiency.
  • Successfully managed a backlog of work, implementing numerous improvements to streamline operations.
  • Enhanced the efficiency of the role by optimising logistics and scheduling.
  • Improved communication and coordination with traders, leading to better profitability.
  • Ensured timely updates to Shell Trading systems, significantly improving operational efficiency.
  • Successfully trained the LPG team in the Philippine office in the use of DEX.
  • Optimised logistics by effectively coordinating operations and scheduling of physical oil movements.
  • Enhanced communication with suppliers and customers, keeping them updated on all aspects of the voyage.
  • Maintained high standards of cargo quality through rigorous testing and inspection processes.
  • Ensured compliance with contractual requirements by obtaining and checking load documents.
  • Improved efficiency by keeping trading systems updated with the latest shipment information.
  • Resolved issues promptly, minimising disruptions to the supply chain.

Education

Degree Equivalent - Shipping

Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers
London
/1993 - /1996

Higher National Certificate - Business and Finance

BTEC
London
09.1989 - 05.1991

Skills

  • Trading operations expertise
  • Tailored communication methods
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Calm under pressure
  • Team building
  • Resourcefulness

Timeline

Freight Voyage Analyst

Shell Trading
09.2015 - Current

Demurrage Analyst

Shell Trading
02.2008 - 08.2015

Floating Operator

Shell Trading
08.2007 - 01.2008

Crude and Products Operator

Shell Western
11.2003 - 07.2007

Baseoils /Crude/products/LPG Operator

Shell Trading
09.1997 - 10.2003

Higher National Certificate - Business and Finance

BTEC
09.1989 - 05.1991

Degree Equivalent - Shipping

Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers
/1993 - /1996

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