Wed 16 May 2018, 15:43 GMT

OceanConnect seeks bunker ops specialist in Singapore


Aims to employ candidate with experience in fuel buying and/or sales operations in the Asian bunkering and shipping industry.


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OceanConnect Marine Trading Pte Ltd is seeking a Bunker Operations specialist to be based at its Singapore office. The candidate will have a recent experience in marine bunker fuels procurement and/or sales operations within the Asia bunkering and shipping industry.

Key Responsibilities
  • Communicate with customers and their agents regarding port / scheduling issues prior to ETA of the vessel
  • Contacting fuels suppliers for BDR and invoices following delivery of fuel
  • Validating supplier invoice details
  • Validating other trade vendor invoice details
  • Ensuring trade details in system are accurate, then actualizing deal
  • Reviewing system-generated customer invoices
  • Sending invoices to customers
  • Contacting customers for unpaid invoices
  • Following up with Finance / Treasury to ensure trade AP payments made, and customer receipts allocated
  • Ensure transaction documentation is properly filed in electronic / hard files

Key Competencies / Skill Sets
  • Strong quantitative skills
  • Resourceful, goal oriented with an ability to multi-task, with a sharp attention to detail
  • Good interpersonal skills and ease working in multi-cultural environments
  • Excellent English language communications skills (oral and written).

Education and Experience Requirements
  • Undergraduate degree in a discipline complimentary with the demands of a global trading business
  • Work experience within the Asia bunkering industry
  • A developing network of complimentary business relationships in Asia
  • Knowledge of the oil market and marine fuel logistics, and knowledge of the maritime shipping industry

Compensation

Salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please send your detailed CV stating your qualifications, experience, present and expected salaries.



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