Senior Operations Leader, Chemical Trading

Muse Search + Inspire; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Muse Search + Inspire is seeking a Senior Operations Manager with 7+ years in chemical or commodity trading operations to lead a high-performing team across contracts, logistics, inventory, and customer service. You will drive process improvements, ensure compliance, and partner with Commercial, Finance, Legal, and others to keep the business moving.

The role emphasizes ownership, team development, and turning operational complexity into seamless execution in a fast-paced trading environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in commodity trading operations, commercial operations, logistics, or supply chain.
• Required: Chemical industry or chemical commodity operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Operations team, setting priorities and driving accountability.
• Oversee domestic and international commodity trading operations, from contracts and logistics to inventory and customer service.
• Keep transactions, shipments, invoicing, reconciliations, and documentation running smoothly and accurately.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, carriers, terminals, and internal business partners.
• Partner with Commercial, Finance, Accounting, Legal, and other teams to solve problems and keep business moving.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and elevate operational performance.
• Ensure compliance, internal controls, and operational best practices are always on point.

Skills

Leadership

Ops management

Logistics

Inventory mgmt

Contract admin

Relationship building

Communication

Analytical

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Logistics

Tools

SAP

Job description

Muse Search + Inspire is seeking a Senior Operations Manager with 7+ years in chemical or commodity trading operations to lead a high-performing team across contracts, logistics, inventory, and customer service. You will drive process improvements, ensure compliance, and partner with Commercial, Finance, Legal, and others to keep the business moving.

The role emphasizes ownership, team development, and turning operational complexity into seamless execution in a fast-paced trading environment.