Trafigura

Bunker Operator

Montevideo, Uruguay Full time

Main purpose

The candidate will provide trader support for physical bunkering operations, including scheduling and operations of the TFG bunker fleet and contract execution.

Key responsibilities

  • Provide end-to-end coordination of the bunker schedule program (purchase & sales) and its execution, including all post-deal trading activities

  • Manage communications with TFG suppliers, port agents, inspectors, customs, and client management to ensure smooth contract execution

  • Support scheduling and operations of the TFG bunker fleet, including voyage planning to meet international regulations and vessel performance monitoring

  • Conduct daily stock progression analysis and blending of marine fuel grades to meet contract specifications and optimize storage assets

  • Manage vessel clearances for planned operations, ensuring TFG compliance with local customs regulations

  • Keep all stakeholders updated with the latest operational data and regularly inform team members of schedule changes

  • Maintain company systems with accurate data in line with company policy, verify supporting documents, and raise queries for inconsistent data

  • Liaise with key internal TFG departments to confirm alignment on supply requirements

  • Manage KYC administration

Required qualifications

  • Strong level of English, oral and written, intermediate or equivalent to B2.

  • Excellent level of Spanish, oral and written, advanced or equivalent to C2.

Preferred qualifications

  • Minimun of 2 years of experience workling in similar roles or in a trading and/or logistics company.

  • Previous experience in the Maritime/Shipping industry is essential.

  • Experience in vessel operations involving day to day coordination of Shipping scheduling will be an advantage.

Attributes for success

  • Ambitious, dynamic and proactive.

  • Excellent communication skills and good decision maker.

  • Strong interpersonal skills.

  • Capable of working in a multinational, high paced and challenging environment and resilient to work under pressure.

Equal opportunity employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce! We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.