Commercial Analyst

Overview

The Commercial Analyst reviews, evaluates, and identifies opportunities to support growth and efficiencies across all business segments

Responsibilities

• Establish, develop and maintain customer relationships for Centerline Logistics Corporation and all subsidiary companies
• Assist in demurrage calculations
• Assist in contract admin
• Ensure on hire and off hire times are accurate and timely
• Ad Hoc reporting and operational research
• Develop and maintain reports to track planned and unplanned service disruptions, and utilization
• Assist in tracking and maintaining maintenance banks
• Work closely with Commercial, Dispatch, Operations, and Accounting departments as needed to ensure efficient communication and company wide objectives are met. 
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a related field preferred, but not required.
• 1-3 years of Maritime Experience Preferred
• Must have some knowledge of the marine petroleum transportation industry
• Must be able to develop and maintain professional relationships
• Demonstrated problem solving and negotiation skills
• Experience with maritime associations and sales preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience and knowledge in petroleum transport and logistics, terminal transfers, and bunkering.
• Must be able to read, speak, write, type, and understand English in person and over telephone.
• Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of customer relations, effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced office setting and be capable of handling multiple projects with firm deadlines.
• Ability to deal with others using courtesy, tact, and good judgment.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all sensitive communications.
• Ability to understand and execute complex oral and written instructions.
• Computer skills that include, but not limited to: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and typing of a minimum of 60 words per minute.
• Ability to work with office staff, customers and vessel crew members.
• Valid driver's license.

Job Condition and Environment

• Periodic travel expected
• Work with but not limited to computers, fax machines, copiers
• May be required to sit for long periods of time.
• Infrequent light physical effort required.

Expected Hours of Work

• Normal office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• Some after hours and weekend hours may be required

Company Overview

Centerline Logistics, through its regional operating subsidiaries, is a leading provider of marine transportation services in the United States. Centerline Logistics operates on the United States West Coast (including Alaska and Hawaii), United States East Coast (including Puerto Rico), the United States Gulf Coast and the Mississippi River System. Services provided include the transportation and storage of petroleum products, tanker escort, ship assist, the transportation of general cargo and rescue towing. Centerline Logistics is the parent of six operating companies specializing in marine and shoreside services. Centerline Logistics provides accounting, administrative, human resources, safety and environmental services, and other support to the subsidiary operating companies.

The Company offers Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D options to our employees and their eligible dependents after meeting Company requirements. 401(k) options, Educational Assistance/License Reimbursement Program, Disability Insurance, Sick Pay, Vacation Pay, 10 paid holidays per calendar year (subject to work schedule), Healthcare and/or Dependent Care FSAs are also available to our employees after meeting Company requirements. All benefits information may be subject to change based on any current or updated benefit plan year changes and eligibility may be subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements.

Centerline Logistics and its subsidiaries are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers and Drug Free Workplaces. Pre-employment drug testing is required.