Mandarin Speaking Oil Cargo Operations Manager

ELP Consult Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ELP Consult Ltd. in London is seeking a Mandarin-speaking Oil Cargo Operations Manager to oversee end-to-end jet fuel and biofuel cargoes, coordinating vessel operations and terminal scheduling.

You will liaise with terminals, ship owners, barge operators, and logistics partners, manage EU import procedures, and optimize cargo scheduling and storage within the ARA region.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years experience in refined products or jet fuel operations.
• Strong hands-on end-to-end experience managing seagoing vessel cargoes and inland barge logistics.
• Proven experience working within the ARA refined products trading hub.
• Experience with Rhine river barge logistics and EU import procedures.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage the end-to-end execution of JetFuel and Biofuel cargoes.
• Coordinate seagoing vessel operations including nominations, laycan management and terminal scheduling.
• Manage inland barge logistics, including Rhine river movements to inland terminals and airports.
• Coordinate pipeline and other aviation fuel distribution systems for inland airport supply.
• Liaise with terminals, ship owners, barge operators, surveyors and shipping agents to ensure smooth cargo movements.
• Monitor cargo loading/discharge and proactively resolve operational issues to minimise delays.
• Work closely with traders to develop optimal logistics strategies for cargo movements and storage.
• Provide operational insights on ARA logistics constraints, including tank availability and port scheduling.

Skills

Mandarin speaking

Logistics coordination

Seagoing cargo management

Inland barge logistics

AR A refined products knowledge

Education

Degree in Maritime/Business/Finance

Job description

Mandarin Speaking Oil Cargo Operations Manager

London, United Kingdom | Posted on 10/09/2026

• Independentlymanage the end-to-end execution of JetFuel and Biofuel (incl. SAF, HVO) cargoes .
• Coordinate seagoing vessel operations including nominations, laycan management and terminal scheduling.
• Manage inland barge logistics ,including Rhine river movements to inland terminals and airports.
• Coordinatepipeline (including CEPS where applicable) and other aviation fuel distributionsystems for inland airport supply.
• Liaisewith terminals, ship owners, bargeoperators, surveyors and shipping agents to ensure smooth cargomovements.
• Monitorcargo loading/discharge and proactively resolve operational issues to minimisedelays.

Operational Planning & Trader Support

• Workclosely with traders to develop optimallogistics strategies for cargo movements and storage.
• Provide operational insights on ARA logisticsconstraints , including tank availability, barge capacity and portscheduling.
• Advisetraders on logistical feasibility,operational risks and cost optimisation .
• Identifyand implement opportunities to improve cargoscheduling, tank utilisation and supply chain efficiency .

Customs & Regulatory Operations

• Manage EU import procedures for seabornecargoes arriving in ARA ports .
• Coordinatewith customs brokers and terminals to ensure proper customs clearance and documentation.
• Overseedocumentation related to customsdeclaration, bonded storage and excise duty suspension .
• Ensurecompliance with EU customs andregulatory requirements .

Tank Storage & Supply Chain Coordination

• Coordinatewith ARA storage terminals regarding tank operation, blending and stock transfers.
• Monitorand reconcile inventory levels andstock positions .
• Ensureefficient coordination between importcargoes, storage and downstream deliveries .

Quality, Assurance & Claims Management

• Implementcargo assurance procedures for Jet A-1and biofuel, including blended SAF .
• Coordinatesampling, testing, and inspection with surveyors and laboratories.
• Manageoperational claims including demurrage, quality, and quantity disputes.
• Ensuretimely submission of demurrage documentation to avoid time-bar issues.
• Coordinatecargo insurance and support resolution of operational disputes with traders andlegal teams.

Systems & Documentation

• Maintainoperational data within internal systems and support month-end stockreconciliation.
• Ensureproper documentation and audit trail for cargo movements and transactions.
• Providesupport in managing biofuel compliance and related documentation.
• Reviewoperational and logistical clauses in sales and purchase contracts to ensurefeasibility and alignment with deal terms.
• Coordinatewith legal teams on contract review to mitigate operational risks.
• Overseeinvoicing and transaction cost frameworks including freight, storage,inspection, and ancillary charges.
• Coordinatewith finance and counterparties to ensure accurate and timely settlement.

Other duties

• Undertake such other duties, tasksor projects as may reasonably be assigned from time to time in line with thenature and seniority of the role.

Requirements

• Degreelevel education preferred in Maritime, Business, Finance, or other quantitativedisciplines, but not essential where candidates have strong relevant experience.
• 7–10years experience in refined products or jet fuel operations.
• Stronghands-on end-to-end experience managing seagoing vessel cargoes and inlandbarge logistics.
• Provenexperience working within the ARA refined products trading hub.
• Experiencewith Rhine river barge logistics.
• Experiencewith EU import procedures and customs clearance.