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Operator Biofuels

Zug
Full-time
Permanent employee

We are looking for you

We are seeking a driven and experienced Operator – Biofuels and Jet to join our operations team within a dynamic trading company. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of hands-on experience in operations related to biofuels and jet fuel, solid knowledge of shipping logistics, and a strong commercial mindset. The role requires a proactive and motivated professional with the ability to delegate and coordinate tasks effectively within the team, ensuring efficient execution of trades and smooth cargo handling

Operator Biofuels, 100%

 
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Manage all operational aspects of biofuels and jet fuel cargoes, from deal confirmation through to final delivery and settlement
  • Coordinate multimodal logistics, including vessels, terminals, rail tank cars, and other relevant modes of transport
  • Handle shipping activities including vessel nominations, terminal coordination, loading and discharge operations, and operational documentation such as bills of lading, customs documentation and letters of credit
  • Coordinate the nomination, scheduling, loading, tracking and delivery of rail tank cars, where applicable
  • Develop and maintain operational plans and schedules to ensure timely and efficient execution of physical trades
  • Act as a senior point of reference within the Operations team, delegating tasks and coordinating with colleagues to ensure effective workflows and clear ownership
  • Monitor execution closely, anticipate potential delays, bottlenecks or other operational risks, and take proactive measures to meet contractual delivery commitments
  • Liaise with external stakeholders, including shipping agents, terminals, inspectors, surveyors, logistics providers and other operational counterparties
  • Ensure cargoes and related operational activities are executed in accordance with contractual and applicable regulatory requirements
  • Identify, address and resolve operational issues or discrepancies promptly and professionally, while considering their commercial impact
  • Work closely with Trading and other internal stakeholders to ensure operational considerations are reflected in commercial decisions
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of operational processes, controls and procedures, and actively promote knowledge sharing within the team

Your profile

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in operations for biofuels products or jet —ideally within a trading environment
  • Strong understanding of shipping logistics, incoterms, and trading documentation.
  • Ability and willingness to take on delegation and coordination responsibilities within the team over time
  • Commercial awareness and ability to assess operational impact on trading decisions
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple shipments simultaneously
  • Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with biofuels/ jet regulations
  • Familiarity with jet fuel blending or terminal operations.
  • Prior experience in a team lead or mentoring role within operations is a plus


About us

Kolmar Group AG with more than 20 offices and representations worldwide, is handling crude oil, petroleum products, petrochemicals, Natural Gas, biofuels, circular feedstock, and renewables. The company has a manufacturing plant for biofuels in Connecticut and has marketing agreements with major industry players to collaborate in the decarbonization of the petrochemicals industry. Sustainability, inclusion, and gender equality are natural elements in the company’s culture and value system.