Mandarin Speaking Oil Cargo Operations Manager

Mandarin Speaking Oil Cargo Operations Manager

London, United Kingdom | Posted on 10/09/2026

• Independentlymanage the end-to-end execution of JetFuel and Biofuel (incl. SAF, HVO) cargoes .
• Coordinate seagoing vessel operations including nominations, laycan management and terminal scheduling.
• Manage inland barge logistics ,including Rhine river movements to inland terminals and airports.
• Coordinatepipeline (including CEPS where applicable) and other aviation fuel distributionsystems for inland airport supply.
• Liaisewith terminals, ship owners, bargeoperators, surveyors and shipping agents to ensure smooth cargomovements.
• Monitorcargo loading/discharge and proactively resolve operational issues to minimisedelays.

Operational Planning & Trader Support

• Workclosely with traders to develop optimallogistics strategies for cargo movements and storage.
• Provide operational insights on ARA logisticsconstraints , including tank availability, barge capacity and portscheduling.
• Advisetraders on logistical feasibility,operational risks and cost optimisation .
• Identifyand implement opportunities to improve cargoscheduling, tank utilisation and supply chain efficiency .

Customs & Regulatory Operations

• Manage EU import procedures for seabornecargoes arriving in ARA ports .
• Coordinatewith customs brokers and terminals to ensure proper customs clearance and documentation.
• Overseedocumentation related to customsdeclaration, bonded storage and excise duty suspension .
• Ensurecompliance with EU customs andregulatory requirements .

Tank Storage & Supply Chain Coordination

• Coordinatewith ARA storage terminals regarding tank operation, blending and stock transfers.
• Monitorand reconcile inventory levels andstock positions .
• Ensureefficient coordination between importcargoes, storage and downstream deliveries .

Quality, Assurance & Claims Management

• Implementcargo assurance procedures for Jet A-1and biofuel, including blended SAF .
• Coordinatesampling, testing, and inspection with surveyors and laboratories.
• Manageoperational claims including demurrage, quality, and quantity disputes.
• Ensuretimely submission of demurrage documentation to avoid time-bar issues.
• Coordinatecargo insurance and support resolution of operational disputes with traders andlegal teams.

Systems & Documentation

• Maintainoperational data within internal systems and support month-end stockreconciliation.
• Ensureproper documentation and audit trail for cargo movements and transactions.
• Providesupport in managing biofuel compliance and related documentation.
• Reviewoperational and logistical clauses in sales and purchase contracts to ensurefeasibility and alignment with deal terms.
• Coordinatewith legal teams on contract review to mitigate operational risks.
• Overseeinvoicing and transaction cost frameworks including freight, storage,inspection, and ancillary charges.
• Coordinatewith finance and counterparties to ensure accurate and timely settlement.

Other duties

• Undertake such other duties, tasksor projects as may reasonably be assigned from time to time in line with thenature and seniority of the role.

Requirements

• Degreelevel education preferred in Maritime, Business, Finance, or other quantitativedisciplines, but not essential where candidates have strong relevant experience.
• 7–10years experience in refined products or jet fuel operations.
• Stronghands-on end-to-end experience managing seagoing vessel cargoes and inlandbarge logistics.
• Provenexperience working within the ARA refined products trading hub.
• Experiencewith Rhine river barge logistics.
• Experiencewith EU import procedures and customs clearance.