Mandarin Speaking Oil Cargo Operations Manager

Cargo Operations

·         Independentlymanage the end-to-end execution of JetFuel and Biofuel (incl. SAF, HVO) cargoes.

·         Coordinate seagoing vessel operations including nominations, laycan management and terminal scheduling.

·         Manage inland barge logistics,including Rhine river movements to inland terminals and airports.

·         Coordinatepipeline (including CEPS where applicable) and other aviation fuel distributionsystems for inland airport supply.

·         Liaisewith terminals, ship owners, bargeoperators, surveyors and shipping agents to ensure smooth cargomovements.

·         Monitorcargo loading/discharge and proactively resolve operational issues to minimisedelays.

Operational Planning & Trader Support

·         Workclosely with traders to develop optimallogistics strategies for cargo movements and storage.

·         Provide operational insights on ARA logisticsconstraints, including tank availability, barge capacity and portscheduling.

·         Advisetraders on logistical feasibility,operational risks and cost optimisation.

·         Identifyand implement opportunities to improve cargoscheduling, tank utilisation and supply chain efficiency.

Customs & Regulatory Operations

·         Manage EU import procedures for seabornecargoes arriving in ARA ports.

·         Coordinatewith customs brokers and terminals to ensure proper customs clearance and documentation.

·         Overseedocumentation related to customsdeclaration, bonded storage and excise duty suspension.

·         Ensurecompliance with EU customs andregulatory requirements.

Tank Storage & Supply Chain Coordination

·         Coordinatewith ARA storage terminals regarding tank operation, blending and stock transfers.

·         Monitorand reconcile inventory levels andstock positions.

·         Ensureefficient coordination between importcargoes, storage and downstream deliveries.

Quality, Assurance & Claims Management

·         Implementcargo assurance procedures for Jet A-1and biofuel, including blended SAF.

·         Coordinatesampling, testing, and inspection with surveyors and laboratories.

·         Manageoperational claims including demurrage, quality, and quantity disputes.

·         Ensuretimely submission of demurrage documentation to avoid time-bar issues.

·         Coordinatecargo insurance and support resolution of operational disputes with traders andlegal teams.

Systems & Documentation

·         Maintainoperational data within internal systems and support month-end stockreconciliation.

·         Ensureproper documentation and audit trail for cargo movements and transactions.

·         Providesupport in managing biofuel compliance and related documentation.

·         Reviewoperational and logistical clauses in sales and purchase contracts to ensurefeasibility and alignment with deal terms.

·         Coordinatewith legal teams on contract review to mitigate operational risks.

·         Overseeinvoicing and transaction cost frameworks including freight, storage,inspection, and ancillary charges.

·         Coordinatewith finance and counterparties to ensure accurate and timely settlement.

Other duties

·         Undertake such other duties, tasksor projects as may reasonably be assigned from time to time in line with thenature and seniority of the role.

Requirements

·         Degreelevel education preferred in Maritime, Business, Finance, or other quantitativedisciplines, but not essential where candidates have strong relevant experience.

·         7–10years experience in refined products or jet fuel operations.

·         Stronghands-on end-to-end experience managing seagoing vessel cargoes and inlandbarge logistics.

·         Provenexperience working within the ARA refined products trading hub.

·         Experiencewith Rhine river barge logistics.

·         Experiencewith EU import procedures and customs clearance.

·         Experiencein biofuel (e.g. SAF, HVO) operations.