| DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES |
| Focus on transport economics, min/max load balances, and inventory optimization, by using analytical models and tools |
| Organize, manage, track, and balance physical product movements based on the supply and demand plan |
| Ensure that all obligations arising from the contract and charter party are executed flawlessly, in compliance with governmental and industrial regulations as well as the company’s guidelines |
| Assess the risks pertaining to the execution and mitigate them in coordination with the involved parties |
| Optimize deal execution within deal limits, in terms of both cost minimization and margin maximization |
| Daily external interface with contractual counterparties, terminal operators, vessel owners or brokers, and contracted vendors such as cargo surveyors or port agents |
| Manage cargo operations, including off-spec issues, cargo readiness, scheduling, load and discharge, STS transfers, blending, and volume and date-range optimization |
| Daily internal interface with cargo and freight traders, shipping and maritime, manufacturing, product optimizers, claims, contracts, demurrage, legal, and trade finance |
| Manage product quality parameters and specifications to both ensure compliance with contractual terms and maximize profitability |
| Ensure that any necessary financial security is in place prior to the transfer of title to customers |
| Appoint independent cargo surveyors, expeditors, ship-to-ship service providers, and ship agents |
| Schedule and manage the movement of refined products, and components that involve different complexities |
| Appoint independent inspectors and expeditors and be able to investigate matters relating to product quality |
| Handle complex loadings and blending of products in line with trader’s requirements, internal processes, and blending facilities availability |
| Ensure that all operational data is updated into trading systems in a timely and accurate manner, facilitating up-to-date and accurate information flow |
| Ensure that all necessary operational information is passed on time and that documentary requirements are met |
| Deal with contractual problems, ensuring that they are managed professionally and optimally for the trading business |
| Support post-deal activities like settlements, customs clearance, demurrage, claims, etc. |
| Keep adequate records to meet the company’s legal and fiscal obligations, as well as make any required regulatory filings (Customs, etc.) |
| Be responsible for daily updating and monthly reconciling of inventory at terminals and adhering to end-of-month processes |
| Provide guidance for necessary cargo invoicing work, diversion payments, and clearances of accruals |
| Generate Inventory, forecast, and schedule reports |
| Provide backup coverage to other team members as outlined by line manager for coverage planning |
| Manage a solid networking foundation amongst key internal and external contacts, including but not limited to suppliers, customers, and logistical service providers |
| Provide backup coverage to other team members as outlined by the line manager for coverage planning |
| Adhere to the company’s rules, regulations, procedures, and policies at all times |
| Carry out any other reasonable and lawful request directed by the Management |
| Maintain and ensure confidentiality at all times |
| Represent the company in a positive and professional manner |
| Provide backup coverage to other team members as outlined by the line manager for coverage planning |
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