DanJerry Umeh, MSC, MBA

Operations Associate

Houston, Texas, United States8 yrs experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 8 years in maritime logistics
Recovered $6 million in claims
Expert in risk management and compliance

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Maritime Logistics Specialist with expertise in risk management and operational efficiency.

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Skills

Core Skills

ShippingRisk ManagementFreight ManagementLogistics Coordination

Other Skills

Microsoft OfficeCustomer RelationsAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordCustomer ServicePowerPointEnglishWindowsResearchOutlookTeachingPhotoshopPublic Speaking

About

With over 8+ years of experience as a maritime logistics professional, I focus on ensuring the seamless execution of contracts and the delivery of products. By optimizing vessel schedules and profit-and-loss performance while managing supply chain risks, I contribute to operational excellence and customer satisfaction. Proficient in risk management, analytical skills, and strategic cost optimization, I bring value to the maritime and energy sectors. My work is grounded in ensuring compliance, minimizing disruptions, and driving practical solutions to enhance downstream efficiency and logistics performance.

Experience

8 yrs

Total Experience

2 yrs 8 mos

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Shell

2 roles

Commercial Operator

Feb 2023 – Jan 2026 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Downstream LNG

ShippingMicrosoft Office

Freight Voyage Analyst

Nov 2020 – Feb 2023 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Responsible for issuance of demurrage and post-deal claims as per charter party terms.
Accountable for recovering long outstanding demurrage claims over 90 days from Shell's customers. So far we've recovered over 6 million dollars in outstanding claims in 1 year.
Maintain updated charter party interpretation for future reference and proffer any addendums to reduce risk to the freight book.
Proactive in identifying possibilities of non-compliance that could lead to government sanctions or unfavorable reputation in the industry.
Assist the finance team in the month-end closing process through voyage accuracy verification and posting of accruals.
Maintain accurate aging list and manage Customers to ensure timely receipt of all money due to Shell
Escalate non-payments up to Freight traders where appropriate, to ensure all costs expended on
behalf of charterers is recovered within the specified time frame.
Maintain good customer relations with charterers, brokers, agents, legal department, and ship staff to facilitate timely settlement of account receivables.

Risk Management

Aet

2 roles

Vessel Operator

Dec 2019 – Nov 2020 · 11 mos · Houston, Texas

Ensured our fleet of about 30 vessels operating in the US Gulf, were in compliance with agreed charter-party terms and relevant regulations, prior to commencing a voyage or Ship-To-Ship operation.
Oversaw agency appointments as per voyage order, and communicated frequently with internal and external counterparts on the progress of the voyage.
Worked closely with my internal chartering team to provide pre-fixture information and required documents needed to clear our vessels with external counterparts.
Handled Letters of Indemnity and tanker Bill of Lading, ensuring strict adherence to receiver/consignee details prior to the release of cargo.
Monitored voyage P+L through the duration of the voyage, ensuring to reduce cost where possible and increase profit.

Shipping

Post Fixture Specialist

Jan 2019 – Nov 2019 · 10 mos · Houston, Texas

Accountable for timely issuance of freight invoices and demurrage claims to customers. Also responsible for issuing post-deal claims such as deviation, cargo dues, and port charges within 90 days post voyage.
Ensure AET and charterers honor their business commitments and comply with the payment arrangement as stipulated in the charter party.
Scrutinize the charter party terms to understand the impact on the freight book, and minimize disputes or unnecessary costs to the company.
Ensure TCO, TCI (long term) hire calculations for all our time-chartered fleet are completed and invoiced appropriately.

Freight Management

Norton lilly international

Vessel Coordinator

Dec 2017 – Jan 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo · Houston Texas

Responsible for coordinating the safe arrival and departure of oil and gas tankers calling terminals within the Houston ship channel with cargoes worth over 100 mill dollars.
Prepared and executed port entry/departure requirements with US Customs and the US Coast
Guard, for more than 100 client vessels trading in the US Gulf.
Inform and update principals/customers with new port state regulations or working
Instructions that are required by the terminal or local authorities prior to the vessel's arrival at the
berth.

Logistics Coordination