Trading Operator Senior - ARA Barge Operator Lights
TotalEnergies
- Suisse
- CDI
- Temps-plein
- You have at least 5 years of professional experience in physical oil operations in the ARA barge market, with specific experience in light ends products.
- Extensive knowledge of all ARA and international trading flows and processes as well as risk management associated with oil logistics activities.
- Extensive knowledge of Platts and Argus chains, rules and nomination procedures.
- Proven track record of training and coaching team members.
- Thorough knowledge of regulatory aspects, in particular customs documentation.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, solid negotiation skills, solution-oriented attitude, collaborative mind-set, proactivity. Ability to seize the big picture perspective. Strong sense of accountability and commitment. Strong command of Occupational Information Systems.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, at ease in transversal relations, pedagogic approach with the ability to train and coach junior operators.
- ADN Certified.
- Fluent in English. Knowledge of Dutch or/and French considered as a plus.
- Adhere to HSE, Code of Conduct, Business Integrity and all other applicable company policies and procedures at all times.
- Verify the coherence and the feasibility of Trading negotiations and formalize commercial contracts.
- Evaluate all the costs derived from transactions and communicate all operational data having a financial impact on Trading results (prices, hedges, freight, currency…).
- Follow up the barges chartered by the Group (spot, COA or T/C) and optimize the rotations and loading/discharging plans.
- Coordinate logistics of all loading/discharging by inland waterways and/or overland and avoid/mitigate any potential hazardous situations.
- Ensure compliance with vetting procedures for barges.
- Nominate essential service providers (independent inspectors, loss controllers, additive suppliers etc.) and control the accuracy and consistency of the obtained results.
- Obtain financial guarantees from counterparties, control and/or amend them before cargo loading/unloading, in conjunction with the Credit department.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory aspects (REACH, Customs, VAT etc.) in collaboration with respective support departments.
- Train and coach junior members of the team, sharing extensive knowledge and experience, to enable colleagues to gain autonomy, versatility and efficiency in their tasks.
- Ensure storage and process contracts are diligently managed (quantities/qualities/financial exposure/customs etc.).
- Identify the cause of any encountered operational problems and ensure resolution through coordination with all affected stakeholders, mitigating costs and consequences for the Group.
- Submit damage reports to the insurers and compile and follow claim files.
- Manage the invoicing and payment process and recovery of funds when applicable.
- Participate in projects to simplify and streamline all operational flows sustainably and through innovative new tools and procedures.
- Seek value-add opportunities through market intelligence and optimisation of logistics and trading deals, in conjunction with Traders, Barge Owners and all other relevant stakeholders.
- Master competency levels in key areas applicable to the role to be recognised as a reference internally and in some cases externally, to help develop strategies and best practice in those areas.
- In the role as Senior Barge Operator, develop KPI's and be the focal point for traders and management in terms of problem resolution, reporting and continuous improvement.