Polymer / Petrochemicals Operator

Department: Commercial

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands

Reporting To: Polymer Sales Manager (dotted line to GM of Petrochemicals)

Description

Who You Are / Your Next Challenge

An outstanding opportunity awaits a results-focused and business-minded individual to join PetroChina International (Netherlands) Company B.V. as a Polymer / Petrochemical Operator in our Rotterdam (Netherlands) office.

Reporting to the Polymer Sales Manager with a dotted line to the General Manager of the Petrochemicals business unit, the Polymer / Petrochemicals Operator will play a key role in the day-to-day trading operations of the business, coordinating the logistics and operations of polymer / petrochemical trades, from inception to completion, ensuring timely and accurate execution of transactions.

This will include but not be limited to managing shipping schedules, handling documentation, liaising with stakeholders, utilising trading systems to monitor and track cargo movements, ensuring efficient import/export processes, customs compliance, and overall operations.

Therefore the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate solid communication, organisation and time management skills. In addition the individual will be detailed oriented and able to develop effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders. This role offers exposure to complex, high-value trades in a fast-paced, globally connected environment along with opportunities to develop your career in many exciting directions. If the opportunity sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate operations from trade inception to completion relating to polymer and petrochemical products.
• Obtain clean acceptance of vessels/container liners in a timely manner.
• Issue voyage orders to shipping/counter-parties and monitor progress of vessel, informing trading of any slippage or speed-ups in a timely manner.
• Appoint approved inspectors as required.
• Ensure cargo loading and discharging adhere to any credit or L/C requirements.
• Accurately update in ERP system in a timely fashion.
• Check all calculations relating to the trade (freight, demurrage, product, inspectors, cargo superintendents, gains/losses, insurance and additives).
• Identify and enact solutions to minimise profit leakage.
• Coordinate and/or assist in claims where necessary.
• Establishing and maintaining good and professional working relationships with internal and external counterparties.
• Maintain accurate records of each cargo including prompt and accurate filing.
• Maintain excellent HSE standards.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures whilst ensuring compliance with all operational processes.

What we're looking for / Skills that will help you in the role

• Proven commercial experience in operations, logistics, international trading or a similar role relating to the petrochemical / distribution sector is essential.
• Solid product knowledge and experience with polymer, oxythlene, paraffin wax, liquid and/or solid products is essential.
• Previous logistics experience with European Ports, working closely with traders, shipping scheduling, and planning teams to fosters ethical business relationships with customers, suppliers and co-workers is essential.
• Understanding of global shipping and relevant documentation (L/C), as well as a professional history of working closely with an oil or petrochemical trading team is highly desirable.
• Good knowledge of paper trading activities and hedging is highly advantageous.
• Ability to work independently in handling varied and complex operational issues.
• Communication- Clearly presents thoughts and ideas, both verbally and in writing.
• Organisation - Exhibits a highly organised approach to detailed work and maintains accurate and effective files.
• Multi-Tasking Abilities - a can do and proactive attitude in managing multiple, time sensitive tasks concurrently is essential.
• Analytical/Problem Solving Skills - Thinks and manages problems and tasks through to completion. Evaluates and understands the financial impact of decisions/activities.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Knowledge and experience in IT including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Please note: This is a full-time, 1 year fixed-term contract position initially, with a view of becoming permanent. The job is based in our Rotterdam, Netherlands office. The role holder will be expected to work from the office 5 days per week and will sometimes require afterhours and weekend work to complete and monitor operational tasks.

What you get in return

This role offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience), plus a comprehensive benefits package including Insurance coverage; Health Insurance, Pension Scheme, Gym Allowance, Commuting Allowance, 8% annual holiday allowance and 28 vacation days (excluding bank holidays), discretionary performance related bonus and more.

Interested?

If the role sounds like you, we invite you to upload a copy of your CV by clicking on the Apply button.

Start Date: ASAP

Strictly No Recruitment Agencies; any submission of CV's without prior request/ engagement from Petroineos will not be deemed as an introduction and therefore will not warrant an introduction fee.

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