Planner/Scheduler

• Liaises with operational personnel of suppliers, receivers, system refineries, internal Shipping, Supply Optimization, Refining, Marketing personnel, Surveyors and Inspectors to efficiently schedule products movements, including timely nominations, inspections, documentations, credit clearance and ship/terminal clearance.
• Works closely with internal Trading, Shipping groups to identify opportunities for the most economical handling of the product movements. Recommends appropriate actions and clears each cargo/parcel movement, including the logistics of moving multi-grade products and handles/solves the products specifications problems when they arise.
• Works independently in handling a varying degree of complex operational issues/problems, shipping operation problems, analytical work, research of records, use of computer model scheduling programs, etc.
• Liaises with appropriate internal parties regarding invoicing, Letter of Credits, demurrage and inspection bills.
• Maintains monthly loading and delivery program summaries for traders & team members to access.
• Understands the value of variations in product quality specifications as an opportunity for improving margins.
• Assists internal Product Traders in their trading efforts by promptly providing relevant market intelligence picked up during operational business activities and communications, as possible input for trading opportunities, from good customer/industry relationship.
• Assists internal Product traders in evaluating the economics & viabilities of potential business opportunities incorporating logistics & operational factors.
• Maintains Operation files for each cargo movement to ensure all available data, documentation & correspondence are in place so as to facilitate claims and disputes, if any.
• Savvy in learning and picking up new technologies and digital systems has added advantage.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical) has added advantage.
• At least 5 years experience in Oil and Gas industry or related field.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Understand industry standards and competitor market, terminal and logistics operations.
• Ability to work after office hours to complete operational tasks.
• Good oral and written communication skills and able to engage at all levels.
• Knowledge and experience in IT including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.
• Proven ability to work in a diverse group and strong team player.