Malcolm Gross

MALCOLM GROSS

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven change agent with career-long record of operations, logistics, and demurrage analysis success for leading organizations

Proven talent for aligning business strategy and objectives with established trading commodities and operations management paradigms to achieve maximum revenue impacts with minimum resource expenditures. Growth-focused thought leader with a strong background in spearheading logistics and demurrage operations, managing company financials, and delivering critical analysis and expert advisement.  Exceptionally dedicated professional with keen interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, as well as problem solving, team development, and resource allocation proficiencies.

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Logistics and Operations
  • Maritime
  • Accounting
  • Freight/Demurrage Analysis
  • Cost Analysis
  • Profit and Loss Statements
  • Invoicing and Billing
  • Expense Claims
  • Invoicing BOL’s
  • Warehouse Reporting
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Accounts Payable

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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SENIOR SCHEDULER - WEST COAST PRODUCT SUPPLY

Valero Energy Corporation, San Antonio, TX (February 2020 to Present )

  • Red lines are suggested tasks:
  • Employ control and authorization over all daily operations for time-chartered vessels with accountability for relaying voyage orders as well as discharging and lightering instructions.
  • Complete documentation instructions for the vessel fleet and relevant operators as instructed by marine coordinators.
  • Monitor and certify that voyages are conducted in accordance with marine coordinators instructions and company safety and environmental standards.
  • Evaluate and ascertain optimal speed of time charter vessels in order to maximize bunker fuel consumption while meeting marketing requirements and reducing unnecessary delays/demurrage.
  • Obtain daily time charter vessel traffic and convey information to marine coordinators and charterers regarding current vessel position, projected ETA, and status of load/discharge.

SR. BUSINESS ANALYST - TRANSPORTATION (DEMURRAGE)

October 2017 to February 2020

  • Demonstrated expertise in heading monthly trader meetings for the purpose of debating claims that needed trader involvement on outstanding accounts, resulting in resolutions on critical aged claims.
  • Contributed extensively to the comprehensive training and diligent support of new and current demurrage team members, creating a unified and productive work environment.
  • Reviewed and analyzed charter parties and voyage documents as well as clarified events with agents, masters, operators and charterers while calculating demurrage. Can you give an event example?
  • Formulated and implemented an effective cost and savings analysis to support the demurrage team through transition to a paperless system as well as increase desktop support.
  • Utilized analysis to compare the opportunity costs of current employed resources and gauge monetary value benefits of an additional desk monitor through financial principles such as IRR and NPV.
  • Participated in commercial floor activities concerning contractual clauses during buy/sell negotiations, thus avoiding demurrage disagreements at a later time.
  • Collaborated with IT on the design, development, and capability of a modern internal demurrage application. For what was the application used?

DEMURRAGE ANALYST

Noble Americas, Houston, TX, December 2016 to October 2017

  • Performed thorough weekly contract reviews and advised traders when lay-time and demurrage language required realignment.
  • Studied and assessed the efficacy of third-party contracts and proposals for potential commercial risk.
  • Created ad-hoc metrics and analyzed demurrage trends in order to understand business needs.
  • Navigated demurrage claim negotiations involving ship/barge owners and third-parties.

DEMURRAGE ANALYST

Koch Supply & Trading, Houston, TX, August 2014 to November 2016

  • Presided over a dedicated Global Trading team with regional hubs across Canada, London, and Singapore.
  • Administered all aspects of marine demurrage claims for the gasoline trading, ethanol trading, and chemical trading books.
  • Liaised with the scheduling team as a means to compile information for rebilling, ensuring full accuracy. What specific information?
  • Scrutinized new and existing commercial contracts and delivered insightful input regarding prudent allocation of demurrage risks and obligations.
  • Oversaw open demurrage claims and partnered with applicable business representatives to maintain current accounts and commercial settle age accounts.
  • Organized, examined, and reported on monthly demurrage costs, including key demurrage drivers and saving/avoidance results.
  • Finalized equitable and timely settlement agreements concerning vessel/barge demurrage claims as well as rebills with commercial counterparts.
  • Analyzed key performance indicators for the demurrage process and delivered informed recommendations.
  • Bridged communications with traders, vessel operators, and mid-office support to secure financials on all voyages from deal execution through product deliveries and receipts.
  • Generated and provided financial reports to senior management on a monthly basis with the goal of managing accounting controls and minimizing demurrage exposure.

FREIGHT ANALYST/FREIGHT INSPECTOR

FedEx Freight, Houston, TX, January 2011 to August 2014

  • Conducted in-depth research for Pricing through the collection and investigation of freight dimensions and characteristics.
  • Interfaced with various shippers, sales, and rate bureau personnel to discuss revised rates, rules, and regulations.
  • Coordinated revised rate schedules and submitted data for publication.
  • Synthesized and interpreted complex logistics data using multiple methods, including data mining, data modeling, and cost benefit analysis.
  • Commended by management for implementing efforts to identify new processes which improved quality, reduced costs and increased margin.
  • Created and delivered training presentations to ensure the successful operational performance.
  • Assisted with the implementation of PeopleSoft 9.1 and FedEx Learning Center (FLC), ultimately receiving hazard material certification for more than 300 drivers.
  • Calculated detailed profit and loss statements for trailers based on city routes and regulations.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (M.B.A.), 2017

University of Houston – Downtown (UHD), Houston, TX Investments and Finance Concentration

ADVANCED DEMURRAGE COURSE, 2015

Haugen Consulting, Houston, TX

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (B.B.A.) IN FINANCE, 2013

University of Houston – Downtown (UHD), Houston, TX Major GPA: 3.0

ADVANCED CHARTER PARTIES, LAYTIME AND DEMURRAGE, 2015

Enercon Group, Inc.’s, Houston, TX

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Languages

English

Technical Proficiencies

Windows, Linux, Mac OS, servers, routers, LAN, wireless LAN, Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Access, SAP

Interests

MS Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, QuickBooks, Operational Planning, Freight Claims, PeopleSoft 9.1, FedEx Learning Center, Thin Client Routing, Freight Analysis