Commercial Operations Coordinator

Neste; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid health and dental保险

401(k) match and profit sharing

Job summary

Neste in Houston, TX is seeking a Commercial Operations Coordinator to join the Commercial Operations team. You will coordinate movements of SAF, support day-to-day supply, sales, and trading activities, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders globally.

You bring a business degree and several years in petroleum operations, strong communication and ERP skills (SAP, DistX, Salesforce). Fluency in English is essential; a proactive, detail‑oriented, and team‑oriented mindset will

Qualifications

• Degree in business or similar studies; several years of experience in a similar petroleum operations role.
• Good understanding of the petroleum industry.
• Experience in commercial operations and with international oil trade is a plus.
• Knowledge of renewable fuels and raw material supply is a plus.
• Hands-on with ERP systems (SAP, DistX), Google apps and Salesforce is a plus.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken, other languages are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate movements of SAF, from planning deliveries to invoicing.
• Coordinate terminal operations across multiple transport modes: truck, rail, pipeline and marine.
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors on invoicing, payments, quality, sustainability docs.
• Coordinate commercial matters with sales, legal, logistics, finance, risk management and other internal stakeholders.
• Maintain and update desk instructions to ensure consistency.
• Share live information with stakeholders to minimize exposure and optimize contract performance.
• Perform inventory management and reconciliation per Neste processes.
• Understand operational costs and drivers of commercial trade and associated P&L.
• Monitor quality and quantity and control losses.

Skills

Fluent English

Communication skills

Team player

Customer service

Education

Business degree

Tools

SAP

DistX

Salesforce

Google Workspace

Job description

Are you looking for a career in an inspiring, global environment where your expertise makes a difference? At Neste, you will be working for the world's leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. Together we can help our customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

We are looking for you, Commercial Operations Coordinator, to join our Commercial Operations team in Houston, TX.

The Commercial Operations Team coordinates all logistics and operations for renewable and petroleum product shipments, while also managing customer service and terminal operations. This position reports to the Operations Manager and plays a key role in day-to-day supply, sales, and trading operations involving marine and land deliveries.

You will collaborate with both external and internal stakeholders globally. Our work emphasizes accountability, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Together with your expertise, we can do meaningful work to drive Neste forward.

Reasons to join

We operate in an inspiring and evolving business environment as a global leader in renewable fuels. We contribute to Neste’s success by living our values every day: we care, we have courage, we cooperate.

We prioritize safety at all times and in every location. We strive to create a positive and impactful work environment.

Transformation brings new possibilities and fosters our courage and curiosity. As a global company, we support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities. Collaboration is key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working. We work at the office at least three days a week to ensure seamless teamwork and a sense of belonging.

In addition we offer locally...

• Competitive compensation and bonus program
• 100% company-paid health and dental insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with 7% company match and 5.2% profit share (after 90 days)
• Paid leave
• Hybrid way of working: 3 days in office, 2 days remote
• A caring and supportive group of colleagues who share Neste's values of We Care, We have Courage and We Cooperate!

More about the job

Your role in our team

• Schedule and coordinate movements of SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel). The main purpose of these tasks is to coordinate cargo movements related to physical oil contracts, both internally and externally - from planning of the delivery to invoicing
• Coordination of terminal operations, utilizing various modes of transport, including truck, into wing, pipeline and marine
• Cooperation with suppliers and vendors in the areas of commercial operations, delivery planning and scheduling, invoicing and payments, quality and quantity monitoring, sustainability documentation and other daily operational matters
• Coordination of commercial matters with sales, legal, logistics, technical support, finance, risk management and other internal stakeholders
• Maintain and keep desk instructions up to date
• Share live information with all relevant stakeholders to minimize exposure and optimize contract performance
• Perform inventory management and reconciliation in compliance with Neste principles and processes
• Capability of understanding operational costs and drivers of commercial trade and associated P&L
• Responsible for quality and quantity monitoring and loss control

Keys to success in this role / The best combination to succeed in this role

• Degree in business or similar studies, and/or several years of experience in a corresponding position in the petroleum industry
• Good understanding/knowledge of the petroleum industry
• Experience in commercial operations and with different modes of transportation in international oil trade is a benefit
• Knowledge of renewable fuels and raw material supply is a plus
• Hands on with different IT-systems, experience with ERP systems (especially with SAP and DistX), Google office products and Salesforce is a plus
• Fluent English, both written and spoken, other languages are an asset
• Strong team player and excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as customer service attitude
• Attention to details; accuracy in daily operations is a must
• Behaviour according to company values in all situations and understanding common goals
• Stress-resistant personality and good problem solving skills
• Systematic and energetic approach to work and positive attitude
• This position requires excellent cooperation skills, ability to interact and work in an international environment (different cultures, values and time zones) as well as an open mind (attitude) towards work tasks and work environment

NESTE in brief

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the world's leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with production on three continents. The company’s renewables production capacity is expected to reach 6.8 million tons annually in 2027. Neste also produces high-quality oil products at its Porvoo refinery in Finland. The company has a network of nearly 1,000 fuel stations with expanding service offering, such as EV charging, in Finland and in the Baltics.

Neste’s strategy focuses on growth in renewable fuels, which help its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste is included in many international indices for its sustainability performance. In 2025, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 19.0 billion. Read more: neste.com

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification "Form I-9" upon hire. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.