Crude Oil Trading Operator

Role Purpose:

• Execute end‑to‑end operations for bulk crude cargoes from supply to delivery.
• Manage voyage‑chartered vessels, vessels under the company's control, and terminal/blending activities (where applicable).
• Protect deal P&L by preventing demurrage, minimizing downtime, and identifying optimization opportunities.
• Ensure full compliance with contracts, charter parties, regulations, and HSSE standards.
• Coordinate daily with traders, shipping, manufacturing, optimizers, contracts, claims, legal, demurrage, and trade finance teams.
• Manage external interfaces with counterparties, vessel owners/brokers, terminals, surveyors, port agents, and service providers.
• Plan, schedule, and nominate vessels, cargoes, and delivery windows accurately and on time.
• Oversee vessel operations including routing, bunkering, stow planning, and voyage execution.
• Manage cargo operations including readiness, off‑spec handling, blending (where applicable), and inventory optimization.
• Support post‑deal activities such as settlements, customs, demurrage, and claims.
• Maintain accurate system entries, documentation, and operational records.
• Provide operational support outside regular office hours as required.

Requirements:

• Experience in managing physical trading and supply operations is a strong advantage. The ability to work effectively in complex or non‑standard environments, provide hands‑on counterparty support, and progressively introduce standardization and efficiency is essential, alongside a strong commitment to HSSE, compliance, and product quality.
• Good understanding of Trading & Supply operations, with relevant experience in a trading, supply, or similar operational environment
• Strong commercial mindset with proven ability to protect margins, assess trade‑offs, and identify end‑to‑end optimization opportunities.
• Demonstrated capability to manage end‑to‑end supply chains, from requirement collation to execution and monitoring.
• Ability to clearly understand and articulate business objectives, constraints, and operational realities.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with evidence of effective collaboration, influence, and relationship building.
• Proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities independently in dynamic environments.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, including working effectively with uncertainty or incomplete information.
• Ability to perform well in fast‑paced, continuously changing operational settings.
• Demonstrated resilience, determination, and drive to deliver results.
• Passion for operational excellence, including experience leading or supporting optimization initiatives.
• Proactive self‑starter with strong personal leadership and the ability to influence others through expertise and credibility.