Trading & Value Chain Optimization Advisory Consultant

Deloitte France; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte is seeking a Commodity Trading & Value Chain Optimization Consultant in the United States. You will drive performance improvements across trading and downstream value chains, analyze data to quantify value, and collaborate with clients and Deloitte teams to deliver actionable recommendations.

You should have 2+ years in related fields, strong communication, and the ability to travel 75%. This role supports the Enterprise Operations & Risk practice and offers opportunities to apply data,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, or Operations.
• 2+ years in commodity trading, downstream operations, supply chain, performance improvement, or consulting.
• Experience supporting downstream oil and gas functions (refining, shipping, storage, marketing).
• Experience analyzing data to identify performance improvement opportunities.
• Ability to travel ~75% and work with clients.

Responsibilities

• Support analysis across commodity trading and downstream operations to identify improvements.
• Support value chain optimization initiatives across oil and gas, power and utilities, agriculture, and adjacent sectors.
• Analyze commercial and operational data to quantify value and improve margins.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders and Deloitte teams to align workstreams and timelines.
• Develop analyses, presentations, and materials to support engagement delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Leadership

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Deadline oriented

Guidance to others

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, or Operations

Tools

ION Endur

Allegro

RightAngle

Eka

TriplePoint

SAP Commodity Management

Job description

Commodity Trading & Value Chain Optimization Consultant:

Drive performance improvement across commodity trading and downstream value chains. As a Commodity Trading & Value Chain Optimization Consultant, you will help clients identify operational, commercial, and risk-related opportunities across trading, logistics, and adjacent functions. This role is designed for candidates with experience in commodity trading, downstream operations, or performance improvement who want to deliver measurable business value.

Deloitte's Regulatory, Risk & Forensic team helps clients turn complex risks and evolving regulations into defensible actions that strengthen, protect, and transform their organizations. Join us to apply advanced data, AI, emerging technologies, and industry insights to bring clarity to complexity and accelerate value creation.

Work you'll do

• Support analysis across commodity trading and downstream operations to identify process, data, and control improvement opportunities
• Support value chain optimization initiatives for commodity trading organizations across oil and gas, power and utilities, agriculture, and adjacent sectors
• Analyze commercial and operational data to quantify value and support recommendations that improve margin and business performance
• Collaborate with client stakeholders and Deloitte teams to align workstreams, deliverables, and timelines
• Develop analyses, presentations, and other materials that support engagement delivery and business development

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to provide clear guidance to others

The team

Our Enterprise Operations & Risk practice helps clients improve trading and operational performance, manage risk, and strengthen resilience across the value chain. We combine industry knowledge, operational experience, and analytical insight to help organizations improve execution and create value.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, or Operations
• 2+ years of experience in commodity trading, downstream operations, supply chain, performance improvement, or consulting
• Experience supporting one or more downstream oil and gas functions, including refining, shipping, storage, marketing, or commodity trading operations
• Experience analyzing commercial or operational data to identify performance improvement opportunities
• Experience creating presentations, analyses, or financial models for business or client stakeholders
• Ability to travel 75%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Preferred:

• Experience with commodity trade lifecycle processes including deal capture, scheduling, pricing, or settlements
• Experience supporting value chain optimization or margin improvement initiatives
• Experience with commodity trading and risk management platforms such as ION Endur, Allegro, RightAngle, Eka, TriplePoint, or SAP Commodity Management
• Experience in one or more commodity markets, including power, natural gas, crude oil, refined products, liquefied natural gas, metals, or agriculture
• Experience using analytics, automation, or artificial intelligence in commercial or operational environments
• Experience working in a consulting or advisory environment

Recruiting for this role ends on 12/31/2026.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $86,700 to $170,900.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Deloitte is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruiting process, please direct your inquiries to the Global Call Center (GCC) at [e-mail]

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.