Bunker Trader

Job Title: Bunker Trader
Location: Houston, USA
Salary: Competitive

Benefits:
* 20 days annual leave
* Performance based bonus
* Medical / Dental plan
* 401k contribution from employer
* Phone and laptop provided.

Job Description:

* Responsible for monitoring and reporting on the quality/quantity of bunkers procured
* provide technical / commercial assistance to the bunker trading team
* Assist in managing contract Nomination and spot bunkering
* Identify and evaluate key parameters and establish benchmarking in order to provide a grading on the quality of bunkers procured, and in order to manage a rating system for the bunker suppliers
* Focus on establishing bunker quality vis-à-vis environmental friendliness and energy optimization
* Get involved in and oversee the BQS for bunkering operations globally along with optimization team.
* Manage Bunker quality and quantity claims (including that established via BQS) raised between Buyers and Sellers, and follow-up to ensure swift and smooth resolution.
* Get involved in establishing bunker vigilance procedures for prevention of bunker fuel pilferage
* Meet both customer and supplier requirements and establish great relationships within the industry
* Develop and maintain a solid and stable portfolio of customers
* Ensure optimal customer satisfaction by building strong personal relations and providing specialist advice in bunker solutions
* Investigate and develop new areas of focus
* Survey ports/regions, tracking vessel movements and coordinating fuel delivery and surveillance of the total supply chain
* Conduct market analysis and handle marketing tasks

Requirements:

* Solid experience with proven results in bunker trading/shipping
* Experienced user of Microsoft Office. Experience with Microsoft NAV is a plus
* Fluent in both written and verbal English and any foreign language is a plus

* Ambitious and proactive
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills
* Strong analytical mindset
* Pragmatic approach to problem solving