Country United Arab Emirates City UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Workplace location DUBAI Domain Logistics, Operations Type of contract Regular position Experience Minimum 6 years Context & Environment

Fast-paced, dynamic trading environment with time-sensitive, business critical activities requiring 24/7 responsiveness, strong planning and organizational skills and attention to details. Ability to work with limited supervision.
Key interface and internal coordinator between all involved internal departments (Trading, Treasury, Credit, Financial Control, Accounting, Shipping, Vetting, Demurrage, etc.) and third parties.
 

Activities

About Us

TotalEnergies has developed a strong expertise in oil and biofuels, natural gas and electricity trading. Trading entities are based in Geneva, Paris, Houston, Singapore and Dubai.
 
Job Dimension
 
The Trading Operations team is essential in the trading organisation and requires reliable and committed people who thrive working in a fast-paced and real time environment. As we value collaboration and teamwork, we are looking for enthusiastic people with a cooperative mind-set to join our central team located in Geneva, HQ of the Trading & Shipping branch of TotalEnergies. As a Trading Operator, you will be closely working with traders, counterparties, internal and external stakeholders to coordinate all aspects of the post-deal trading activity from trade inception to completion.

 

We are looking to hire an experienced Trading Operator to join our Products Trading Operation team based in Dubai. 
 
What you will do
  

Coordinate logistics of all loading/discharging by sea and/or overland and avoid/mitigate any potential hazardous situations. Nominate essential service providers and control the accuracy and consistency of the obtained results. 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. Obtain financial guarantees from counterparties, control and/or amend them before cargo loading/unloading, in conjunction with the Credit department. Evaluate all the costs derived from transactions and communicate all operational data having a financial impact on Trading results (prices, hedges, freight, currency…). Verify the coherence and the feasibility of Trading negotiations and formalize commercial contractsSubmit damage reports to the insurers and compile and follow claim files. Ensure compliance with all regulatory aspects (Customs, VAT etc.) in collaboration with respective support departments. Adhere to HSE, Code of Conduct, Business Integrity and all other applicable company policies and procedures at all times. Manage the invoicing and payment process and recovery of funds when applicable. 
As an experienced Trading Operator, you will also: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 and all other relevant stakeholders.  Candidate Profile You hold a Bachelor or Master degree in a relevant fields (Business, Engineering, Logistics, Trading & Commodities etc..) with minimum 3 years of professional experience in commodity operations (products and especially Gasoline and/or Distillates).A previous experience as a Trading Operator on the East Africa markets is a huge asset.You ideally have a previous experience in East Africa / South Africa truck business & storage handling.You have good practical knowledge of Legal and Contractual aspects (Incoterms, Customs & Excise and VAT), and Finance (Credit, Cost Control, Treasury).You have a good understanding of Commodity Markets.You have 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.Fluent in English, any other language considered as a plus.

 

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Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or affiliation with a political, religious, union, organization or minority group

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