Commercial Operations Specialist

Duties

• LNG Logistics & Scheduling
• Coordinate long-term and short-term cargo lifting schedules in partnership with global affiliates and terminal operators
• Manage schedule updates, changes, and operational disruptions while maintaining continuous alignment across stakeholders
• Monitor cargo volumes, inventory positions, and operational variances (e.g., fuel, loss, and balancing metrics)
• Ensure contractual obligations are met through timely notices, reporting, and analysis
• Act as a key liaison for cross-regional teams, including participation in regular coordination calls
• Hydrocarbon Sales & Allocation
• Oversee the scheduling and execution of hydrocarbon product liftings
• Track production volumes and allocate sales across multiple counterparties
• Coincide with finance teams to monitor credit exposure and ensure compliance with payment protections
• Support long-term continuity and efficiency of sales operations
• Marine & Cargo Operations
• Track vessel movements, arrival timelines, and pre-arrival requirements
• Coordinate ship compatibility reviews, vetting processes, and documentation readiness
• Support cargo documentation processes, including surveyor report reviews
• Maintain detailed shipment records and assist in demurrage calculations
• Participate in on-call rotations to support urgent operational needs
• Commercial Systems & Data Management
• Input and maintain transaction data within trading and risk management platforms
• Update forecasts and reconcile actual cargo volumes post-lifting
• Create and validate transaction records for cargoes and logistics services
• Troubleshoot system issues and ensure data accuracy across platforms
• General Operations & Reporting
• Maintain organized repositories of contracts, correspondence, and operational data
• Support close-out processes for cargoes and shipments
• Aid in internal reporting and stakeholder communications
• Participate in emergency response and business continuity initiatives
• Regulatory & Compliance
• Ensure timely completion of export filings and regulatory documentation
• Support compliance with applicable energy and trade reporting requirements
• Maintain accurate reporting records and coordinate across internal teams

Requirements

• Experience in energy, commodities, logistics, or a similar operational environment
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with high attention to detail
• Background in LNG, natural gas, or energy trading operations
• Experience with ETRM or comparable systems
• Familiarity with marine logistics, terminal operations, or cargo scheduling
• Exposure to regulatory reporting in energy markets