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Supply, Trading & Shipping

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Supply & Trading Group:

Job Description:

About us

Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, fueled by world-class insight and expertise. We’re always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too. Together we continue to grow as the world’s leading energy company!

About the role

Lead and optimize trading operations for BP Products N.A. Inc., ensuring efficient execution, compliance, and strategic alignment with commercial objectives. This role focuses on managing operational risks, fostering strong team performance, and driving continuous improvement across shipping, scheduling, and trade processes.

Accountabilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of trading operations, including scheduling, logistics, and settlement, ensuring timely and accurate execution of trades
• Develop and implement strategies for effective ancillary cost management, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency gains
• Provide strong leadership and mentorship to the operations team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment
• Negotiate and manage relationships with external vendors, carriers, and counterparties, ensuring favorable terms and service levels
• Ensure strict adherence to trade discipline and compliance regulations, mitigating operational and reputational risks
• Apply commercial acumen to understand market dynamics, sentiment, and trends, translating insights into operational improvements
• Act as a primary point of contact for complex operational issues, troubleshooting problems effectively and efficiently to minimize disruptions
• Implement and maintain robust marine assurance processes to safeguard assets and ensure safe and compliant shipping/transport operations
• Communicate clearly and concisely with internal and external stakeholders, influencing decisions and fostering strong working relationships
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within trading and scheduling operations, leveraging best practices and innovative solutions

Requirements

• Proven experience in trading operations within a large organization, preferably in the energy or commodities sector
• Demonstrated expertise in ancillary cost management and a strong understanding of commercial drivers
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and listening skills, with a track record of effective collaborator engagement
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities, capable of resolving complex operational challenges
• In-depth knowledge of shipping/transport logistics, marine assurance, and trade compliance regulations
• Solid understanding of trading fundamentals, sentiment, and trends in relevant markets
• Experience in mentoring and developing high-performing teams
• Proficiency in trading and scheduling operations systems and processes
• Ability to troubleshoot technical and operational issues effectively under pressure

Why join BP

At BP, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others.

How much do we pay (Base)? ($143,000 - $ 205,000) Note that the pay range listed for this position is a genuinely expected and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.

This position is eligible for US Benefits – Core. This position offers paid vacation depending on your years of relevant industry experience and will range from 120 – 240 hours of vacation per year for full time employees (60 - 240 hours of vacation per year for part time employees). You will also be eligible for 9 paid holidays per year and 2 personal choice holidays. You may learn more about how we calculate paid vacation and view our generous vacation and holiday schedules at Core U.S. Benefits. Bp has a parental leave policy as well, which offers up to 8 weeks’ paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child. Learn more by visiting Core U.S. Benefits.

We offer a reward package to enable your work to fit with your life. These offerings include a discretionary annual bonus program, long-term incentive program, and generous retirement benefits that include a 401k matching program. These benefits include a pension for eligible employee. You may learn more about our generous benefits at Core U.S. Benefits.

As part of bp’s wellbeing package, bp offers access to health, vision, and dental insurance, as well as life and Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability. You may learn more about our generous benefits at Core U.S. Benefits.

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

Relocation may be negotiable for this role

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

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Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.