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Marketing and Trading Manager - LNG

INPEX ENERGY TRADING SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.

Singapore

On-site

SGD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

A leading crude oil and LNG trading company in Singapore seeks a Marketing and Trading Manager specializing in LNG. This role focuses on optimization within the INPEX Group while expanding the LNG portfolio in the Japanese market. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in LNG trading, bilingual proficiency in Japanese and English, and at least 8 years of relevant industry experience.

Qualifications

  • At least 8 years of experience in the Oil & LNG industry, including 3 years as an LNG trader in a Japanese energy company.
  • Proficiency in Japanese at JLPT N1 level or equivalent.
  • Extensive knowledge of Japan's energy landscape and LNG market.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and expand INPEX LNG portfolio in Japan.
  • Support LNG deals and manage transactions.
  • Gather market information for strategic planning.

Skills

LNG procurement
Sales contracts
Project operations
Credit control
Database management
Legal frameworks
Bilingual proficiency (Japanese and English)

Education

Degree in social sciences or technical fields

Job description

Position: Marketing and Trading Manager - LNG

Reporting to: Head of Gas Business Division

INPEX ENERGY TRADING SINGAPORE PTE LTD (hereinafter “IETS”) is a crude oil and LNG trading company in Singapore focusing on crude oil sales and LNG optimization within the INPEX Group.

The company aims to expand its crude oil trade volume and LNG portfolio and is now seeking a Marketing and Trading Manager - LNG.

Please submit a complete CV with a cover letter detailing your work history, current and expected salary, notice period, and availability. Incomplete CVs lacking this information will be automatically rejected.

Position Objective

- To conduct LNG optimization of the INPEX Group through spot transactions and portfolio management, including shipping advice.

- To expand IETS's business, aiming to become the LNG hub of INPEX and expand the portfolio including long-term contracts.

- To gather market and project information for strategic planning and transaction enhancement.

- To support LNG deals, including seeking approval and reporting to the Head of Gas Business.

- To develop new business opportunities in Asia with crude oil and LNG, with a focus on the Japanese market.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Manage and expand INPEX LNG portfolio in Japan.
  • Optimize LNG within INPEX Group by selling or purchasing cargo on spot basis.
  • Supervise LNG cargo operations conducted by HQ.
  • Assist in setting up ADPs to mitigate market volatility.
  • Support discussions for long-term contracts to expand LNG portfolio.
  • Manage credit lines with customers.
  • Gather customer information for optimization and balancing.
  • Report and support LNG transactions to management.
  • Attend meetings with stakeholders in English and Japanese without an interpreter.
  • Maintain transaction databases in both languages.
  • Collaborate with Japanese-speaking managers to facilitate LNG transactions.

Requirements

  • Degree in social sciences or technical fields or equivalent.
  • At least 8 years of experience in Oil & LNG industry, including 3 years as an LNG trader in a Japanese energy company.
  • Extensive knowledge in LNG procurement, sales contracts, and project operations, especially FLNG.
  • Deep understanding of Japan's energy landscape, LNG market, and legal frameworks.
  • Proven sales experience in fuel conversion to city gas.
  • Experience in LNG tendering and contract negotiations.
  • Credit control skills.
  • Proficiency in preparing and reviewing LNG contracts.
  • Execution of LNG delivery operations.
  • Proficiency in Japanese and English.
  • Japanese proficiency at JLPT N1 level or equivalent, capable of conducting formal presentations and meetings in Japanese and English without an interpreter.

Additional skills include database management and monitoring legal/regulatory developments related to carbon neutrality and LNG sales to city gas companies.

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