Main purpose Reporting to the Oil Operations Team Lead and based in Uruguay, this role will manage operations for North America. Its main purpose is to manage end-to-end physical oil product logistics and provide real-time desk support to traders. The role oversees post-trade execution to ensure contract compliance and uses operational insights to support commercial decision-making. Key responsibilities Manage the end-to-end execution of physical refined products moving across pipeline networks, storage terminals, trucks and waterborne vessels. Liaise with counterparties’ contractual operations teams and third-party service providers on post-deal activities. Work with the trading desk to optimise logistics, maximise P&L and mitigate the company’s exposure. Review trade recaps and contracts to verify operational feasibility and alignment with commercial terms. Build and maintain strong working relationships with pipeline operators, terminal schedulers, carrier representatives and counterparty operations teams. Approve and control associated costs. Ensure ETRM systems are accurate and kept up to date at all times. Coordinate with internal departments such as Risk, Finance and Accounting. Required qualifications Preferably 2 years’ experience in similar positions (trading or logistics companies). University degree in Foreign Trade, International Relations, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field. Strong command of English, both oral and written (upper-intermediate level, B2 or equivalent). Attributes for success Willingness to learn. Adaptability and efficient problem-solving skills. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication skills. Strong sense of ownership. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Commercial mindset, with the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities, optimise supply chain logistics and proactively share market and operational insights with traders. Equal opportunity employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition, disability or any other legally protected status. Trafigura provides critical resources to the world. Founded over 30 years ago and owned by its employees, the Group is at the heart of global supply, using its deep understanding of commodity markets to make supply chains more efficient, secure and sustainable. Working across a global network, the Group deploys infrastructure, logistics, financing and market expertise to move energy and commodities from where they are produced to where they are needed. By connecting producers and consumers, it brings transparency, resilience and trust to complex supply chains. The business supplies the energy and commodities the world needs today, including oil and petroleum products, metals and minerals, gas and power, while investing in lower-carbon solutions for the future. The Trafigura Group also comprises industrial assets and operating businesses including multi-metals producer Nyrstar, fuel storage and distribution company Puma Energy, fuel supplier and distributor Greenergy, and the Impala Terminals joint venture. The Group employs approximately 14,500 people, of whom more than 1,400 are shareholders, and operates in over 150 countries. Careers at Trafigura A career at Trafigura offers the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility from an early stage and contribute to a business that plays a vital role in the global economy. As an employee-owned company, we foster a high-performance culture where individuals are empowered to take ownership, challenge themselves and make an impact. We value curiosity, initiative and collaboration, and invest in helping our people develop the skills, experience and networks needed to succeed. Working alongside talented colleagues from diverse backgrounds, employees are given opportunities to learn continuously, solve complex problems and build rewarding international careers. Whether in commercial, operational, technical or corporate functions, our people are trusted to contribute, grow and lead throughout their careers.

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