Actively source, verify and maintain Port, terminal and berth (PTB) data to support full-coverage, market-standard refresh cycles for Marcura’s PTB and all other Data product.
Qualifications and Education
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• Graduate
Work Experience
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• Experience in a shipping company or port-related operations handling ships, port calls, or vessel/port data
• Market or research background (desirable)
• Sailing experience in any capacity (desirable)
Skills and Knowledge
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• Excellent written English, communication and rephrasing skills
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills, with high attention to detail
• Comfortable working with structured data in Excel and other system/database tools
• Knowledge of PTB data and commodity movements (desirable)
• Good market contacts within the shipping industry (desirable)
• Ability to take up responsibilities and Initiatives
Training
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• Induction and ongoing training on the PTB data system /
• MS Office (Excel) proficiency training, where required
Requirements
Job Responsibilities
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Collect port, terminal and berth (PTB) data – including restrictions, dimensions, navigation and local regulations – from agent reports, published documents, port authority websites and other open sources, in order to build and maintain a complete, accurate PTB dataset, by proactively researching and cross-referencing multiple source types for each location.
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Vet and validate incoming PTB data against the master dataset in order to catch and resolve discrepancies before publication, by comparing new inputs to existing records and flagging conflicts for review.
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Proactively maintain assigned locations on a defined 12/24-month review cycle in order to keep the dataset current without waiting on agent responses, by scheduling and tracking planned refresh dates for each location.
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Liaise with agents and clients where direct verification is required in order to confirm data accuracy at source, by communicating clearly and following up until confirmation is received.
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Maintain accurate, well-documented records within the PTB data system in order to support traceability and audit readiness, by logging sources, dates and changes for every update.
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Analyze port cost and port performance information from documents and the ERP system inorder to keep the Port Cost Calculator and performance metrics current, by cross-checking cargo, vessel size and terminal details against source data.
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Verify alerts and trends / Matrix generated by the system for accuracy in order to ensure only correct insights are approved into the intelligence application, by reviewing each flagged item against source documentation.
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Update vessel port call and commodity flow information from AIS, Agents, customs websites and other open sources in order to keep market movement data current, by capturing cargo, quantity and stakeholder details for each call.
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Prepare periodic reports for clients and internal stakeholders in order to support business decision-making, by summarizing key trends and insights from the maintained datasets.
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Collect and update shipping market news, trends and key events from internal and external sources in order to keep stakeholders informed, by monitoring relevant channels and publishing timely updates.
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Key Success Factors / impact
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Completeness and accuracy of the PTB dataset across assigned ports, terminals and berths
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Adherence to the defined 12/24-month proactive review cycle for assigned locations
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Turnaround time and quality of data vetting/validation prior to publication
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Client and stakeholder satisfaction with report accuracy and responsiveness
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Reduction in data discrepancies or escalations flagged after publication
Benefits
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Marcura is the company behind eight of the leading solutions and brands streamlining processes in the maritime industry. Our solutions include DA-Desk, PortLog, MarTrust, ShipServ, Marcura Compliance and Marcura Claims.
For over 20 years, we’ve been developing platforms that have been digitally transforming the industry. We work closely with our global customers and partners to develop solutions to everyday industry challenges, and together raise standards along the way.
Founded in 2001 on the principles of independence and transparency, we are headquartered in Dubai. Today, we have over 800 customers, making over $14bn of payments on behalf of customers every year, and employ over 1,000 team members across the globe – all committed to supporting the front-line of the maritime industry.
United in our vision to support maritime professionals in being the best at what they do, Marcura is pioneering new ways to transform compliance, transparency and efficiency in shipping. Building value through standardisation, data-driven decision making and integration of new technologies, Marcura is driving the era of digitisation across the seas.
