Trade Operator bunker

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end operational execution of bunker fuel trades, from nomination and scheduling through to delivery and completion.
• Coordinate bunker deliveries with suppliers, physical bunker companies, vessels, ship owners, charterers, agents, and terminals.
• Arrange and monitor bunker stem nominations, ensuring deliveries are carried out according to contractual terms and agreed delivery windows.
• Liaise with vessel operators and masters to confirm vessel schedules, ETA/ETB/ETD, port restrictions, and bunker requirements.
• Monitor vessel movements and coordinate changes to bunker delivery schedules when required.
• Review and manage bunker contracts, confirmations, invoices, delivery documents, and bunker delivery notes (BDNs).
• Ensure accurate and timely quantity and quality documentation for bunker deliveries.
• Handle operational issues such as delays, off-specification bunkers, quantity disputes, delivery interruptions, and claims.
• Work closely with the Trading and Commercial teams to ensure trades are executed efficiently and within agreed contractual terms.
• Coordinate with internal Finance, Credit, Risk, and Compliance teams on trade settlements and documentation.
• Track and reconcile supplier and customer invoices, ensuring accurate pricing, quantities, and payment terms.
• Manage demurrage, claims, discrepancies, and operational costs arising from bunker deliveries.
• Maintain accurate records of all bunker transactions and update internal trading and operations systems.
• Monitor market and operational developments that may affect bunker availability, pricing, or delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with bunker suppliers, shipowners, charterers, and service providers.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping, Logistics, Business, or a related discipline.
• 2–5 years of experience in bunker operations, bunker trading support, shipping operations, vessel operations, or trade operations.
• Strong understanding of bunker fuels, physical bunker supply, and marine fuel delivery processes.
• Experience working with bunker suppliers, shipowners, charterers, vessel operators, or traders is highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with Bunker Delivery Notes (BDNs), bunker specifications, quantity/quality claims, and bunker contracts.
• Strong understanding of vessel schedules, port operations, and marine logistics.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to operational changes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant shipping/trading systems.