Crude Scheduler/Operator

Responsibilities

• Cook up and execute crude oil movements, encompassing marine and terminal operations.
• Submit vessel nominations and coordinate with traders, counterparties, and internal teams.
• Keep tabs on cargo loading, discharging, transfers, and inventory movements to meet contractual obligations.
• Communicate daily with traders, counterparties, pipeline schedulers, terminals, and shipping teams to tackle operational issues.
• Check and validate shipping documents like Bills of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Certificate of Quality/Quantity, Cargo Manifest, and others.
• Calculate and confirm final delivered quantities with counterparties and address discrepancies in quantity or quality.
• Affirm that all trade details, nominations, movements, and inventory records are accurately documented in the company's operations systems.
• Review and approve operational invoices, including freight, shipping claims, terminal fees, and other logistics-related expenses.
• Support trade settlements by ensuring operational data needed for invoicing and financial settlement.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure timely month-end close activities.
• Spot opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, minimize transportation costs, and optimize logistics performance.
• Back up other operators and coordinate with internal groups to complete all necessary tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or a related field.
• 4+ years of commodities scheduling experience.
• 2+ years of waterborne scheduling experience.
• Refinery planning and/or operations experience is a plus.
• A strong grasp of contracts and solid knowledge of Incoterms.
• Adeptness in international trade finance, prior experience with financial instruments, letters of credit, payment undertakings, and credit risk.
• Proficiency in computers, particularly Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, capable of building positive relationships and fostering a team spirit.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities, especially in clear and concise email communications.
• Ability to work independently.
• Occasional travel may be required.