Trading Operator

PETRON SINGAPORE TRADING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PETRON SINGAPORE TRADING PTE. LTD. is seeking a contracts and logistics professional to prepare and review petroleum-related contracts, coordinate import/export operations, and monitor shipment status.

The role involves LC negotiations, pricing calculations, invoicing, and SAP entries, with after-hours responsiveness as needed. Candidates should have 1–2 years in oil trading operations, a degree in Engineering or Business, and strong Excel skills (VBA/Python/Power BI/Tableau are a plus).

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Business.
• 1-2 years' experience in oil trading operations preferred.
• Knowledgeable in supply chain logistics and maritime shipping.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; VBA, Python, data analytics or automation is a bonus.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Bilingual in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepares contracts using the company format and reviews/counters with counterparties.
• Manages import/export and third-party contracts for petroleum products.
• Monitors shipment and vessel status; updates stakeholders.
• Negotiates letters of credit terms with counterparties.
• Calculates pricing, prepares invoices, and records SAP entries.
• Files demurrage claims and follows up with counterparties.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Supply chain

Maritime shipping

Excel

Python

Power BI

Tableau

VBA

Education

Engineering degree

Business degree

Tools

Excel

Python

Power BI

Tableau

VBA

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepares contracts using the company's format. Reviews and counters contractsfrom buyer/seller.
• Implements import, export and third-party contracts of petroleum and petrochemical products through preparation of required internal and external documents, and coordinates with all concerned parties thereby ensuring that an incoming shipment complies with internal requirements, operating standards, and relevant regulations.
• Monitors shipment/vessel status and sends updates to concerned stakeholders.
• Negotiates terms for Letters of Credit with counterparties.
• Calculates pricing, arranges invoices,prepares SAP entries, and monitors cargo payments.
• Prepares demurrage computation and files demurrage claim timely, follow up negotiationsand collection to counterparties.
• Handles coverage for all cargo and vessel operations matters for assigned PSTPL matters (including on occasion after office hours).
• Checks freight invoice and endorse to Management and Finance for approval and payment.
• Monitors vessel status and sends updates to concerned parties.
• Maintains timely and accurate records.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Management.

Requirements:

• Degreein Engineering or Business
• 1-2years' experience in oil trading operations preferred.
• Knowledgeable in supply chain logistics, maritime shipping, or any other related fields.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office specifically Microsoft Excel (experience in VBA, Python, data analytics Power BI, tableau or automation software is a bonus).
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Bilingual in English.
• Highly organized, meticulous, and able to multi-task.
• Able to respond to operational matters after office hours and non-working days as necessary.