Description
Shell Trading and Supply (T&S) is one of the largest energy trading operations in the world. T&S combines a global network of trading companies, industry-leading shipping and maritime capabilities, and an integrated network of supply and distribution activities for Shell.
The Operations team provides a seamless alignment between all trading and supply commercial and operational activities, enabling the best commercial decisions to be made and executed on a daily basis. The team is fully focused on Operational Excellence and works closely with the supply teams and helps optimize the supply of refined petroleum products in bulk between the upstream refining and downstream marketing organisations within BeNeLux and Germany.
As a Downstream Supply Chain Trader, you will be working in a fast-paced environment and you will need to thrive in such a business. Your main responsibilities will include:
- Assuring the optimized operational plan gets executed, and where required, working closely with logistics (marine and land) and manufacturing sites to understand and resolve any deviations from plan
- Developing scenarios to assess feasibility and economic outcomes of various supply options to mitigate supply disruptions and its financial impact in case of unexpected events
- Analyzing performance data (inventory levels, customer lifting, data quality) using available platforms such as Salesforce, Power BI or transport management systems TMS, and identifying and driving corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives to drive performance and value
- Identifying opportunities for improvement of ways of working with subject matter experts (SME)
- Driving and promoting disciplined execution among stakeholders, ensuring focus on the end-to-end mindset and value delivery in the planning process
- Acting in accordance with Shell's Health Safety Security and Environment (HSSE) guidelines and understanding the impact of HSSE requirements on your business
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Strong interpersonal skills along with negotiations and stakeholder management skills
- A minimum of a bachelor's degree in the field of Maritime Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics or Shipping
- Proven experience in commodity operations, supply chain management or a similar operational role
- Experience with Petroleum and/or renewable products is a plus
- Fluency in English along with proficiency in another language like German, French or Spanish
In return for your skills and experience, Shell offers:
- Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together
- Continuously growing the transferable skills you need to get ahead
- Working at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices
- Collaborating with experienced colleagues with unique expertise
- Achieving your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself
- Flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working
- A competitive starting salary and annual performance-related salary increase
- Paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents
- Access to a wide range of training and development programmes