Quality & Logistics Optimizer

Shell; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Shell in the Netherlands seeks a Quality & Logistics Optimizer (Blender) to join Trading & Operations, supporting blending, monitoring product quality, and optimizing logistics to deliver safe, reliable outcomes across the supply chain.

You will collaborate with traders, operators, and external partners across terminals, vessels, trucks, and STS operations to balance commercial opportunities with operational realities, building a strong technical and commercial foundation in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Foundational knowledge of blending and quality concepts.
• Awareness of logistics and terminal operations.
• Interest in trading, commercial agreements, and contract structures.
• Willingness to learn regulatory requirements and CN codes.
• Demonstrated teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Make sound decisions and prioritize effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Build relationships and collaborate across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Engage with both internal and external stakeholders in trading and operations.
• Take ownership and deliver high-quality results with a proactive approach.
• Learn across trading, operations, and logistics in an international business environment.
• Support blending strategies and optimize operations to meet customer and business requirements.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Decision making

Ownership & accountability

Independent working

Curiosity & learning

Job description

Netherlands

Worker Type: Regular

Posting Start Date: September 8, 2026

What's the role

As a Quality & Logistics Optimizer (Blender), you will play a key role in ensuring that products are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with quality requirements. Working at the intersection of Trading and Operations, you will learn how blending, logistics, and commercial decisions come together to create value across the supply chain. You will support the development of blending strategies, monitor product quality, and help optimize operations to meet customer and business requirements.

In this role, you will gain exposure to a wide range of logistics activities across terminals, vessels, barges, trucks, and ship-to-ship (STS) operations throughout Europe. You will work closely with experienced traders, operators, and industry experts to understand how operational decisions impact commercial performance, product quality, and supply reliability. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a strong foundation in Trading & Supply while working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with colleagues across Trading, Operations, and external partners, as well as stakeholders at Shell-owned assets and Joint Venture (JV) refineries. Through on-the-job learning, you will learn how to balance commercial opportunities with operational realities, helping to deliver safe, reliable, and optimized outcomes for the business. This role offers a unique opportunity to build both technical and commercial skills while contributing to real business challenges from day one.

What you'll be doing

• Ability to make sound decisions and prioritize effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills, with the confidence to engage with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and a proactive approach to delivering high-quality results.
• Self-motivated learner with curiosity, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work independently while knowing when to seek guidance and support.
• Resilient and flexible, with a hands-on attitude and a willingness to step outside of their comfort zone to learn and contribute.
• Enthusiasm for developing a broad understanding of trading, operations, logistics, and commercial activities within an international business environment.

What you bring

• Basic understanding of product quality specifications, blending principles, and optimization concepts, with a strong willingness to develop technical expertise.
• Foundational knowledge of terminal operations, storage, logistics, and supply chain processes through studies, internships, or relevant projects.
• Interest in commercial and trading activities, with an eagerness to learn about trading operations, commercial agreements, and contract structures.
• Awareness of customs and regulatory requirements, including excise status and CN codes, and an interest in understanding their impact on supply chain and commercial decisions.
• Commercial mindset with an interest in value creation, cost optimization, and business performance.
• Ability to analyze data and evaluate options to support operational and commercial decision-making.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to draw insights from complex information and propose practical solutions.
• Ability to make sound decisions and prioritize effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills, with the confidence to engage with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and a proactive approach to delivering high-quality results.
• Self-motivated learner with curiosity, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work independently while knowing when to seek guidance and support.
• Resilient and flexible, with a hands-on attitude and a willingness to step outside of their comfort zone to learn and contribute.
• Enthusiasm for developing a broad understanding of trading, operations, logistics, and commercial activities within an international business environment.

What we offer

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You'll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You'll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

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