Operator (Biofuel)

Swisslinx AG; Zug; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Swisslinx AG in Switzerland, Zug, is seeking an experienced Operator (Biofuels) to join their HQ. In this role you will manage operational aspects of biofuels and jet fuel cargoes, coordinate multimodal logistics, and ensure timely delivery through close collaboration with trading and logistics teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in operations for biofuels or jet fuels, strong knowledge of shipping, incoterms, and trading documentation, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in operations for biofuels products or jet, ideally in a trading environment.
• Strong understanding of shipping logistics, incoterms, and trading documentation.
• Willingness 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 simultaneously.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage all operational aspects of biofuels and jet fuel cargoes, from deal confirmation through to final delivery and settlement.
• Coordinate multimodal logistics, including vessels, terminals, rail tank cars, and other relevant modes of transport.
• Handle shipping activities including vessel nominations, terminal coordination, loading and discharge operations, and operational documentation such as bills of lading, customs documentation and letters of credit.
• Coordinate the nomination, scheduling, loading, tracking and delivery of rail tank cars, where applicable.
• Develop and maintain operational plans and schedules to ensure timely and efficient execution of physical trades.
• Act as a senior point of reference within the Operations team, delegating tasks and coordinating with colleagues to ensure effective workflows and clear ownership.
• Monitor execution closely, anticipate potential delays, bottlenecks or other operational risks, and take proactive measures to meet contractual delivery commitment.

Skills

Shipping logistics

Incoterms knowledge

Trading documentation

Delegation & coordination

Commercial awareness

Detail-oriented

Fluent English

Job description

Operator (Biofuel)

As the premier supplier to our client, a leading physical trading and manufacturing company based in Switzerland, Zug, Swisslinx is looking for a highly motivated individual to take on a challenging role in their HQ, as a Operator (Biofuels), permanent.

Operator (Biofuel)

Job description:

In this role you will be working within the operations team and your main duties include the following:

• Manage all operational aspects of biofuels and jet fuel cargoes, from deal confirmation through to final delivery and settlement
• Coordinate multimodal logistics, including vessels, terminals, rail tank cars, and other relevant modes of transport
• Handle shipping activities including vessel nominations, terminal coordination, loading and discharge operations, and operational documentation such as bills of lading, customs documentation and letters of credit
• Coordinate the nomination, scheduling, loading, tracking and delivery of rail tank cars, where applicable
• Develop and maintain operational plans and schedules to ensure timely and efficient execution of physical trades
• Act as a senior point of reference within the Operations team, delegating tasks and coordinating with colleagues to ensure effective workflows and clear ownership
• Monitor execution closely, anticipate potential delays, bottlenecks or other operational risks, and take proactive measures to meet contractual delivery commitment

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in operations for biofuels products or jet —ideally within a trading environment
• Strong understanding of shipping logistics, incoterms, and trading documentation
• Ability and willingness 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 simultaneously
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus