Entity:

Supply, Trading & Shipping

Job Family Group:

Supply & Trading Group

Job Description:

Trading & Shipping, Asia Pacific, and Middle East (T&S APME) is the supply and trading arm of BP in the East is our face to the traded markets for oil, gas, power, refinery and chemical feedstock and currencies. Employing on our unique expertise and insights, we are 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. T&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. T&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. T&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 Operations, based in Singapore. The successful candidate will be part of a larger Trading Operations team and will report to the Team Lead of the Petchem, Naphtha and LPG team. The business aims to extract maximum value through effective stock inventory management and timely scheduling of deliveries to end receivers, as well as optimizing cargo matching and tanker berthing/delivery schedule. The activities will also include administrative work to ensure updates in the relevant systems. 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.

What you will deliver

• The successful candidate’s primary focus will be managing operations in support of the Naphtha and/or PetChem business and marine activities. The successful candidate will work closely with all stakeholders across Asia Pacific and Middle East, where applicable 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 that the business aligns with Group Marine Policy.
• Collaborating with Finance teams to provide assurance on trading processes and procedures.
• Scheduling the movements and efficiently coordinate and optimise operations.
• Maintaining timely and accurate records in the relevant systems
• Working with the traders, originators, and marketers to implement new trading/marketing strategies and enhance the value of existing strategies.
• Working with the regional offices on operational decisions & resolution of issues
• Supporting ancillary invoice and payment processing to shipowners, service providers and surveyors
• Proactive management and recovery of demurrage and oil loss costs
• Developing, maintaining, and enhancing the relationships with third parties and associates, including terminals, shipping companies, surveyors, and marketing businesses
• Providing market intelligence to support analytics, marketer and traders’ understanding of market activity.
• Supporting local or group initiatives and projects, as required, that enhance value

What you will need to be successful

• Meaningful operational experience with a proven track record of delivering commercial value.
• Ability to implement the compliance & HSSE requirements relating to operations.
• Supply and logistics knowledge with experience in handling tank storage, pipeline scheduling and truck deliveries.
• Strong knowledge of international and domestic processes and documentation
• Strong Interpersonal skills and able to build and maintain successful relationships.
• Strong Communication skills
• Strong teammate, proactive and assertive
• Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness

Key Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of energy trading industry
• A university degree or diploma holder preferred, but specific educational profile is less important than behaviours and a strong track record of high performance and contribution.

At bp, we provide the following environment and benefits to you:

• A company culture where we respect our diverse and unified teams, where we are proud of our achievements and where fun and the attitude of giving back to our environment are highly valued
• Possibility to join our social communities and networks
• Learning opportunities and other development opportunities to craft your career path
• Life and health insurance, medical care package and many other benefits!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to request any accommodation!

Travel Requirement

Negligible travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Ancillary cost management, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Competitor intelligence, Customer service delivery excellence, Demurrage, Developing and implementing strategy, Influencing, Inventory Management, Listening, Marine assurance, Mentoring, Negotiating, Problem Solving, Sentiment and Trends, Shipping/transport, Supply chain management, Trade discipline and compliance, Trading and scheduling operations, Trading Fundamentals, Trading knowledge, Troubleshooting, Voyage operations

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Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, 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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