Operations Specialist

Who we are
We are specialized in the trading of the full range of petroleum products, petrochemicals, fertilizers, and agricultural commodities. Our team members have 10+ years of experience in commodity trading areas ranging from trading, logistics, trade finance, and risk management.

What awaits you

• The company and professional environment that values entrepreneurial zeal, unity, integrity, passion, and a do-or-do approach.


• We are keen to bring new ideas and challenge the accepted norms.


• We practice effective communication within the firm and with our partners to constantly search and identify business opportunities.


• We believe and follow the view that a united group outperforms the sum of individual


• We appreciate the diversity in views and encourage active brainstorming with an alignment of the whole group as a result.


• We dedicate our time to learning constantly, searching for new ideas, improving the standards and applying them in our daily operations.


• We appreciate the relentless effort, accountability, and decision-making of each employee.


• We are committed to integrity in all our communications, relationships, and actions within the team, partners, society, and environment.


• We promote a healthy and friendly work environment, so people can enjoy coming to work and take pride in what they do.

What role you will play within our team

• Coordinating operations to continue as soon as the trading deal and chartering are confirmed by the Trader / Charterer;


• Ensuring that the entire process aligns with the company's practices, rules, compliance, finance and risk policies is an ongoing responsibility;


• Serving as the primary contact with other parties, including suppliers / clients, and being responsible for controlling the entire process. This involves maintaining communication between all parties, adhering to trading ops ethics, and following best practices;


• Responding to customer requests in a timely and professional manner and escalating issues when necessary is a continuous task;


• Managing vessels / barge scheduling, maintaining contact with terminals, overseeing inventory control, scheduling in / out movements, and reporting to Finance, Account, and Risk is an ongoing responsibility;


• Managing all operational costs related to the deal is continuous, with a focus on minimizing and mitigating them to protect the book's Profit and Loss (PnL). This involves avoiding extra costs and respecting the timing and commercial contractual clauses agreed upon by all parties;


• Managing all relevant operational documents and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of company products, services, and policies are continuous tasks;


• Implementing process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness is an ongoing effort;


• Coordinating with other departments to ensure smooth operations remains a continuous responsibility;


• Preparing and distributing daily, weekly, and monthly reports on operational activity is part of the ongoing duties;


• Handling sensitive information discreetly and in accordance with company policy is a continuous practice;


• Serving as a backup for other team members as needed is an ongoing commitment;


• Performing other duties as assigned is part of the dynamic nature of the role.

Who are we looking for

• Bachelor and / or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university;


• Minimum 1-3 years of work experience in Operations in relevant industries (Oil and Gas / Commodity Trading / Shipping / Chartering);


• ERP / CRM working experience;


• Proficient in MS Office including Excel (intermediate to advanced);


• Strong working and business communication knowledge of English;


• Excellent quantitative / qualitative / logical analysis skills;


• Good communication / presentation / interpersonal skills;


• Ability to work in diverse cultures;


• Ability to work long hours.

Alkagesta - KMP-88412