Biofuels Operations Lead

Kolmar Group AG; Zug; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic international environment

Career development opportunities

Central location in Zug

Job summary

Kolmar Group AG in Zug is seeking an Operator Biofuels, 100%, to manage all operational aspects of biofuels and jet fuel cargoes from deal confirmation through delivery. You will coordinate multimodal logistics and act as a senior reference within the Operations team.

The role requires at least five years of biofuels operations experience, strong knowledge of shipping and incoterms, and the ability to lead and mentor colleagues while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in biofuels operations or jet trading.
• Strong understanding of shipping logistics, incoterms, and trading documents.
• Willing to take on delegation and coordination responsibilities within the team over time.
• Commercial awareness and ability to assess operational impact on trading decisions.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple shipments.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage all operational aspects of biofuels and jet fuel cargoes from confirmation to delivery.
• Coordinate multimodal logistics: vessels, terminals, rail cars, and other modes of transport.
• Handle shipping activities: nominations, terminal coordination, loading, discharge, and related documentation.
• Coordinate nomination, scheduling, loading, tracking and delivery of rail tank cars where applicable.
• Develop and maintain operational plans and schedules for timely execution of physical trades.
• Act as a senior reference within Operations, delegating tasks and coordinating with colleagues.
• Monitor execution, anticipate delays and risks, and take proactive measures to meet delivery commitments.
• Liaise with external stakeholders such as shipping agents, terminals, inspectors, and logistics providers.
• Ensure cargoes and related activities comply with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and resolve operational issues with consideration of commercial impact.
• Collaborate with Trading to reflect operational considerations in commercial decisions.
• Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team

Skills

Logistics coordination

Incoterms knowledge

Trading documentation

Team delegation

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

English fluency

Job description

Kolmar Group AG in Zug is seeking an Operator Biofuels, 100%, to manage all operational aspects of biofuels and jet fuel cargoes from deal confirmation through delivery. You will coordinate multimodal logistics and act as a senior reference within the Operations team.

The role requires at least five years of biofuels operations experience, strong knowledge of shipping and incoterms, and the ability to lead and mentor colleagues while ensuring regulatory compliance.