Entity:

Supply, Trading & Shipping

Job Family Group:

Supply & Trading Group:

Job Description:

Role Synopsis

Trading Operators play a key role in executing bp’s trading strategies, logistical optimization, and overall supply chain processes. As a Trading Operator, the primary focus is to function as the primary liaison between ST&S, other bp entities, and our counterparties to coordinate delivery of all purchases and sales of various commodities.

General responsibilities of the Trading Operator role will include the coordination of various supply chain activities, including, but not limited to, truck, rail, pipeline, terminal, barge, and vessel operations in the Americas. The successful candidate will be required to manage multiple activities simultaneously and must be able to multitask and stay organized.
A key component of this role will be developing and maintaining strong relationships with various functions within ST&S as well as our counterparties. This role will also work closely with our ST&S traders/originators to maximize commercial value daily and require initiative-taking communications to align appropriate stakeholders on end-to-end logistics.

Due to the operational nature of this position, the successful candidate will be on call 24 hours/7 days a week.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage product supply/demand balances, asset inventories, and logistical operations.
• Schedule product movements timely while minimizing losses, costs, and disruptions.
• Communicate positions and provisions effectively to critical internal partners.
• Interface with numerous stakeholders – both internally and externally.
• Ensure appropriate support of inventory reconciliation, settlement activities, and other administrative duties.
• Verify and manage operational costs.

Essential Education

Professional degree

Essential Experience and Job Requirements

• Ability to anticipate problems in advance and proactively engage others in solving these problems.
• Ability to make quick decisions without possessing all the necessary information.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Ability to develop and nurture productive relationships.
• Ability to work well under pressure alone and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational, problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Desirable Criteria

• No less than a couple of years industry experience scheduling hydrocarbon movements.

Note

a) 4 days in office, 1 day remote

b) Language proficiency – English (competent)

c) Resumes must be sent in both languages: Spanish and English

Why join us At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and high-reaching 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 o8er benefits (https://exploreyourbenefits.com/landing.html) 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!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

BEWARE – RECRUITMENT FRAUD It has come to our attention that there are a number of fraudulent emails from people pretending to work for bp. Please be advised that we do not require any forms of payment or course by applicants to be considered for open positions.

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Ancillary cost management, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Competitor intelligence, Customer service delivery excellence, Demurrage, Developing and implementing strategy, Group Problem Solving, Influencing, Inventory Management, Listening, Marine assurance, Mentoring, Negotiating, Shipping/transport, Supply chain management, Trade discipline and compliance, Trading and scheduling operations, Trading Fundamentals, Sentiment and Trends, Trading knowledge, Troubleshooting, Voyage operations

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.