Bitumen Operations Lead - End-to-End Cargo Execution

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Dubai seeks a seasoned Operations specialist to lead end-to-end bitumen cargo execution from nomination to delivery. You will coordinate with suppliers, shipping agents, terminals and inspectors to ensure timely, compliant deliveries and accurate documentation.

The role requires 5–8 years in physical oil or bitumen trading operations, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to work in a fast-paced trading environment within the Middle East.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in physical oil or bitumen trading operations.
• Hands-on bitumen cargo operations experience preferred.
• Experience coordinating marine cargoes and terminals.
• Strong knowledge of shipping documentation and certificates.
• Ability to manage cargo execution from nomination to delivery.
• Familiarity with demurrage, claims and operational reconciliations.
• Experience working with Trading, Finance, Risk and Trade Finance teams.
• Dubai/Middle East experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end operational execution of bitumen cargo transactions.
• Coordinate with logistics partners from nomination to delivery.
• Handle shipment planning, loading/discharge and follow-up.
• Prepare contracting, shipping documents and delivery certificates.
• Monitor cargo movements and provide updates to stakeholders.
• Track demurrage, costs, claims and quality issues.
• Develop and improve operating procedures and controls.
• Build network of shipping and logistics providers.
• Ensure compliance with procedures and contractual requirements.

Skills

Bitumen cargo operations

End-to-end cargo execution

Logistics coordination

Stakeholder management

Dubai/Middle East experience

Job description

Confidential Company in Dubai seeks a seasoned Operations specialist to lead end-to-end bitumen cargo execution from nomination to delivery. You will coordinate with suppliers, shipping agents, terminals and inspectors to ensure timely, compliant deliveries and accurate documentation.

The role requires 5–8 years in physical oil or bitumen trading operations, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to work in a fast-paced trading environment within the Middle East.