Light Distillates Operator

About the Opportunity

Our client is a leading international energy and commodities organization seeking an experienced Light Ends Operator to support regional trading activities. This role offers exposure to physical trading operations, commercial decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration across trading, logistics, supply chain, finance, and risk teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of physical cargo operations from trade execution through to final cargo discharge.
• Coordinate and oversee FOB, CFR, and DAP transactions, ensuring efficient and timely execution.
• Handle vessel nominations, vetting requirements, stowage planning, voyage instructions, inspector appointments, and cargo operations.
• Manage trade finance documentation, including Letters of Credit, shipping documents, and payment-related activities.
• Work closely with traders to monitor operational progress, identify risks, and proactively resolve issues throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate trade records, cargo data, operational documentation, accruals, and system updates.
• Review commercial contracts and ensure operational compliance with contractual obligations.
• Manage demurrage calculations, claims handling, dispute resolution, and settlement processes.
• Liaise with suppliers, shipowners, brokers, inspectors, receivers, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of cargo movements.
• Identify opportunities to optimize operational performance, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in physical petroleum cargo operations within the oil, energy, petrochemicals, or commodities trading sectors.
• Proven experience handling physical cargoes such as LPG, Naphtha, or other petroleum products.
• Strong understanding of international trade operations, shipping logistics, vessel operations, and commodity supply chains.
• Hands-on experience managing Letters of Credit, Bills of Lading, shipping documentation, documentary instructions, and voyage orders.
• Experience handling demurrage claims, contract execution, and dispute management.
• Good knowledge of maritime operations, commercial trading terms, and shipping processes.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage effectively with both internal and external counterparties.
• Commercially minded, proactive, and capable of operating independently in a fast-paced trading environment.
• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders across multiple countries and time zones.