Manager, Marine & Shipping Operations at WTS Energy

JOB SUMMARY:

• The Marine and Shipping Operations Manager oversees the daily management of the organization’s sales, supply planning, bunkering and terminal operations.
• The position supports sourcing and marketing activities of assigned products.
• Recommending initiatives that leverage an understanding of market trends and competitive movement, to provide continuous support to the business growth.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• Develop, implement, and grow the organization’s sales, operations, customer service, supply and planning strategies.
• Establish and maintain good business relations with local and international suppliers and distributors.
• Improve the marketing of new and existing products.
• Manage the day-to-day trading category roadmap to maximise volumes and margin.
• Implement policies to optimize productivity across the department.
• Ensure achievement of all Service Level Agreements with customers, suppliers, and distributors.
• Understand customers’ goals, objectives, infrastructure, geographic presence, demand volumes and payment history.
• Ensure compliance with company, customer and supplier policies and procedures to enhance operational safety and health.
• Prepare periodic reports for Executive Management analysis and evaluation.

SUPPLY & TRADING

• Perform analysis on historical purchasing patterns of existing and new clients; juxtaposing data with current market trends to support the final recommended customers’ supply portfolio balancing cost savings and supply security.
• Manage entire Request for Proposal process for multiple customers.
• Develop capacity for bunker trading operations and alliances.
• Monitor market tools daily, to make optimal fuel purchase decisions resulting in savings opportunities.
• Coordinate with Operations Support Services and Finance departments to reconcile inventories and positions for all petroleum product trading and accounting/reconciliation issues.
• Enhance finance and hedging strategies to optimize trading position.

LOGISTICS

• Responsible for loading and logistics operations in a safe and controlled manner and in compliance with the standards, procedures, legislations, and customers’ specific systems.
• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements.
• Provide training, motivation, and direction for loading personnel.
• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency.

TECHNICAL AND ROLE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Strong Interpersonal, Communication and Presentation Skills to communicate strategy with customers.
• Ability to analyze contractual agreements.
• Petroleum Industry supply chain knowledge.
• Knowledge of fuel pricing and contracting mechanisms.
• Ability to recognize market, refining, and supply nuances that impact daily fuelling decisions.
• Strong Creative Thinking Skills
• Excellent Project Management Skills
• Ability to self-manage while managing assigned teams and projects.
• Expert proficiency in the use of Microsoft skills

COMPANY- WIDE COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Operating with Intensity
• Achieving greater result
• High ethical standard
• Good interpersonal skills and teamwork
• Analytical and clear thought process
• Positive attitude and flexibility
• Confidentiality
• Knowledge of customers business

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field from a reputable university
• MBA/MSc (Added Advantage)

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 7-10 years’ work experience in Shipping and/or Downstream Oil and Gas Operations.