Senior Operator - Fuel Oil

Trafigura; Singapore; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled professional to oversee commercial fuel oil logistics and blending operations. This dynamic role involves coordinating post-deal trading activities, ensuring smooth contract execution, and managing supply and stock in the Asia Pacific region. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in fuel oil blending, strong analytical abilities, and excellent communication skills. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will drive operational optimization and foster strong relationships with key counterparties in the oil industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Fuel Oil Blending and logistics.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan and forecast supply and stock management of oil products.
• Liaise with various stakeholders for smooth operations.

Skills

Fuel Oil Blending

Oil Logistic Operations

Supply Planning

Strong Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Numerical Literacy

Coordination Skills

Job description

Main Purpose: Commercial physical fuel oil logistics/blending operations and trader support. Possibly supporting other Product desks in the future. Co-ordinates all aspects of the post-deal trading activity to ensure contract execution runs smoothly. Provide commercial/market information to the trader as necessary. Co-ordinate shipping/logistics in order to effect the trade successfully. Handling product blending in terminal. Assists in the research of new business opportunities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• At least 5 years of Fuel Oil Blending and relevant industry experience. Other products experience is an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of oil logistic operations is critical.
• Ability to be flexible and work to deadlines and under pressure
• Management of Supply and Stock – supply planning, progression and forecasting
• Ability to establish good working relationships with relevant counterparties
• Strong communication skills and numeral literacy are very important.
• Analytical and possesses commercial instinct
• Good coordination and planning skills to liaise on tight logistics deadlines

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and forecast supply and stock management of oil products in Asia Pacific, including blending activities.
• Liaise with Inspector, agent, ship brokers, trade counterparties, storage terminals and internal department to ensure smooth physical operations.
• Minimize cost and pursue optimization of operations.
• Establish good working relationships with counterparties.

Key Relationships and Department Overview

EXTERNAL:

• COUNTERPARTIES
• AGENTS
• SURVEYORS
• SHIP OWNERS
• TERMINAL’S PERSONNEL

INTERNAL:

• GLOBAL OPS TEAM
• GLOBAL OIL TRADERS
• CHARTERING DEPT
• INSURANCE DEPT PERSONNEL
• STORAGE DEPT PERSONNEL
• DEAL DESK
• TRADE FINANCE