Job Description

Job category
Supply & Trading
Experience level
Intermediate
Relocation available
This role is not eligible for relocation
Job type
Professionals
Travel required
Some travel may be required with this role, this is negotiable
Job code
RQ105588


Supply, Trading & Shipping, Asia Pacific and Middle East (ST&S APME) is the supply and trading arm of bp and is our face to the traded markets for oil, gas, power, refinery and chemical feedstock and currencies. Using on our outstanding expertise and insights, we are the leading buyer and seller of spot cargoes, with a focus on responsiveness and the introduction of new products to keep the world's energy moving. ST&S APME supports other bp businesses by providing a competitive supply and trading function that covers Oil, Chemicals, Power and Gas as well as a suite of risk management tools. Our trading business delivers gross margin through our entrepreneurial trading activities and the optimization of blending and shipping operations. ST&S APME's vision is to grow the Eastern Hemisphere supply and trading business into an industry-leading organization that is not only profitable and safe but also one that respects the environment and communities that we operate in. ST&S APME is a dynamic environment as it is market driven and at the forefront of BP's commercial activities.
We are seeking an applicant to fill the position of Trading Operator, based in Singapore. The successful candidate will be part of the larger Trading Operations team and reporting to the Team Lead, GDIST - Middle Distillates. The bench strives to extract maximum value through commercial execution of the physical contract, effective stock inventory management, timely scheduling of deliveries to end receivers, as well as optimizing cargo matching and tanker berthing/delivery schedules. These operational objectives are aligned with our BP "Who we are" framework, which are to be achieved with no compromise to BP's operating standards.
Key Accountabilities:
The successful candidate will be a member of the Trading Operations team, handling Middle Distillates Operations and will work closely with the Traders, the Finance teams, bp Shipping, and various functions across ST&S APME and will be responsible for:
Ensuring all operations activities are conducted in compliance with relevant HSSE and operating standards
Working closely with BP Shipping to ensure then the business aligns with BP Shipping policy
Coordinating with Contracts, Trade Control, Financial Operations and Credit teams to provide assurance on trading processes and procedures
Scheduling the movement of petroleum products to the customer
Maintaining timely and accurate records in the relevant systems
Monitoring stocks at the terminals
Working with traders to implement new trading strategies and improve the value of existing strategies
Proactive management and recovery of demurrage and oil loss costs
Developing, maintaining and improving the relationships with third parties/companies/associates, including terminals, shipping brokers, surveyors and Marketing businesses
Providing market intelligence to support analytics and traders' understanding of market activity
Essential Experience and Job Qualifications:
Ability to implement the compliance & HSSE requirements relating to operations
Strong knowledge of domestic processes and documentation
Strong Interpersonal skills and able to build and maintain successful relationships
Strong Communication skills
Strong team player, proactive and assertive
Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness
Prior working experience in a trading operations/bunkering operations environment would be an advantage
Prior knowledge in middle distillates would be an advantage
Desirable criteria and qualifications:
Knowledge of the energy trading industry
A university degree or equivalent experience or diploma holder preferred, but specific educational profile is less important than behaviours and a strong background of high performance and contribution
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.
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