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We are seeking a driven and experienced Operator – Biofuels and Jet to join our operations team within a dynamic trading company. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of hands-on experience in operations related to biofuels and jet fuel, solid knowledge of shipping logistics, and a strong commercial mindset. The role requires a proactive and motivated professional with the ability to delegate and coordinate tasks effectively within the team, ensuring efficient execution of trades and smooth cargo handlingOperator Biofuels, 100%
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manage all operational aspects of biofuels and jet fuel cargoes, from deal confirmation through to final delivery and settlement
- Coordinate multimodal logistics, including vessels, terminals, rail tank cars, and other relevant modes of transport
- Handle shipping activities including vessel nominations, terminal coordination, loading and discharge operations, and operational documentation such as bills of lading, customs documentation and letters of credit
- Coordinate the nomination, scheduling, loading, tracking and delivery of rail tank cars, where applicable
- Develop and maintain operational plans and schedules to ensure timely and efficient execution of physical trades
- Act as a senior point of reference within the Operations team, delegating tasks and coordinating with colleagues to ensure effective workflows and clear ownership
- Monitor execution closely, anticipate potential delays, bottlenecks or other operational risks, and take proactive measures to meet contractual delivery commitments
- Liaise with external stakeholders, including shipping agents, terminals, inspectors, surveyors, logistics providers and other operational counterparties
- Ensure cargoes and related operational activities are executed in accordance with contractual and applicable regulatory requirements
- Identify, address and resolve operational issues or discrepancies promptly and professionally, while considering their commercial impact
- Work closely with Trading and other internal stakeholders to ensure operational considerations are reflected in commercial decisions
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of operational processes, controls and procedures, and actively promote knowledge sharing within the team
Your profile
- Minimum 5 years of experience in operations for biofuels products or jet —ideally within a trading environment
- Strong understanding of shipping logistics, incoterms, and trading documentation.
- Ability and willingness to take on delegation and coordination responsibilities within the team over time
- Commercial awareness and ability to assess operational impact on trading decisions
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple shipments simultaneously
- Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with biofuels/ jet regulations
- Familiarity with jet fuel blending or terminal operations.
- Prior experience in a team lead or mentoring role within operations is a plus