Trading Operator

-; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Singapore is seeking a Trading Operations professional to manage operations for Naphtha and Petrochemical activities. The successful candidate will coordinate scheduling and optimize cargo movements, ensuring compliance with operational standards while maintaining effective relationships with partners across Asia Pacific. Ideal applicants have meaningful operational experience and strong knowledge in supply logistics, complemented by excellent communication skills. This role allows for a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Meaningful operational experience with a proven track record of delivering commercial value.
• Ability to implement the compliance & HSSE requirements.
• Knowledge in handling tank storage, pipeline scheduling and truck deliveries.
• Strong knowledge of international and domestic processes and documentation.
• Strong Interpersonal and Communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations in support of the Naphtha and Petrochemical business.
• Schedule movements and efficiently coordinate operations.
• Collaborate with Finance teams for assurance on trading processes.
• Maintain timely and accurate records in relevant systems.
• Proactive management and recovery of demurrage and oil loss costs.

Skills

Ancillary cost management

Commercial Acumen

Communication

Demurrage

Inventory Management

Negotiating

Problem Solving

Shipping/transport

Supply chain management

Trading and scheduling operations

Education

University degree or diploma

Job description

Job Description

Trading & Shipping, Asia Pacific, and Middle East (T&S APME) is the supply and trading arm of BP in the East is our face to the traded markets for oil, gas, power, refinery and chemical feedstock and currencies. Demonstrating on our outstanding expertise and insights, we are leading buyer and seller of spot cargoes, with a focus on responsiveness and the introduction of new products to keep the world\'s energy moving. T&S APME supports other BP businesses by providing a competitive supply and trading function that covers Oil, Chemicals, Power, and Gas as well as a suite of risk management tools. Our business delivers gross margin through our entrepreneurial trading activities and the optimization of blending and shipping operations. T&S APME\'s vision is to grow the Eastern Hemisphere supply and trading business into an industry‑leading organization that is not only profitable and safe but also one that respects the environment and communities that we operate in. T&S APME is a dynamic environment as it is market driven and at the forefront of BP\'s commercial activities.

We are seeking an applicant to fill the position of Trading Operations, based in Singapore. The successful candidate will be part of a larger Trading Operations team and will report to the Team Lead, Lights Operations. The business strives to extract maximum value through effective stock inventory management and timely scheduling of deliveries to end receivers, as well as optimizing cargo matching and tanker berthing/delivery schedule. The activities will also include administrative work to ensure timely and accurate updates in the relevant systems. These operational objectives are aligned with our BP "Who we are" framework, which are to be achieved with no compromise to BP\'s operating standards.

Key Accountabilities

The successful candidate\'s primary focus will be managing operations in support of the Naphtha and Petrochemical business and marine activities. The successful candidate will work closely with all partners across Asia Pacific and Middle East, where applicable and will be responsible for:

• Ensuring all operations activities are conducted in compliance with relevant HSSE and operating standards.
• Working closely with BP Shipping to ensure that the business aligns with Group Marine Policy.
• Collaborating with Finance teams to provide assurance on trading processes and procedures.
• Scheduling the movements, and efficiently coordinate and optimise operations.
• Maintaining timely and accurate records in the relevant systems
• Working with the traders, originators, and marketers to implement new trading/marketing strategies and improve the value of existing strategies.
• Collaborating with the regional offices on operational decisions & resolution of issues
• Supporting ancillary invoice and payment processing to shipowners, service providers and surveyors
• Proactive management and recovery of demurrage and oil loss costs
• Developing, maintaining, and improving the relationships with third parties and associates, including terminals, shipping companies, surveyors, and marketing businesses
• Providing market intelligence to support analytics, marketer and traders\' understanding of market activity.
• Supporting local or group initiatives and projects, as required, that improve value

Essential Experience and Job Qualifications

• Meaningful operational experience with a proven track record of delivering commercial value.
• Ability to implement the compliance & HSSE requirements relating to operations.
• Supply and logistics knowledge with experience in handling tank storage, pipeline scheduling and truck deliveries.
• Strong knowledge of international and domestic processes and documentation
• Strong Interpersonal skills and able to build and maintain successful relationships.
• Strong Communication skills
• Strong teammate, proactive and assertive
• Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness

Desirable criteria and qualifications

• Knowledge of energy trading industry
• A university degree or diploma holder preferred, but specific educational profile is less important than behaviours and a strong track record of high performance and contribution.

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills

Ancillary cost management, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Competitor intelligence, Customer service delivery excellence, Demurrage, Developing and implementing strategy, Influencing, Inventory Management, Listening, Marine assurance, Mentoring, Negotiating, Problem Solving, Sentiment and Trends, Shipping/transport, Supply chain management, Trade discipline and compliance, Trading and scheduling operations, Trading Fundamentals, Trading knowledge, Troubleshooting, Voyage operations

Legal Disclaimer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp\'s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us. If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.