Barge & Vessel Trading Operator - Gasoline

Barge & Vessel Trading Operator - Gasoline

The Barge & Vessel Trading Operator is responsible for the end-to-end operational execution of physical gasoline and refined products transactions across marine and inland logistics chains. The role serves as the primary coordination point between Trading, Chartering, Shipping, Finance, Risk, suppliers, customers, terminals and service providers, ensuring that contractual obligations are executed safely, efficiently and in line with commercial objectives. The position proactively manages operational risk, protects commercial value and supports the efficient movement of gasoline and refined products throughout the supply chain.

• Manage the operational lifecycle of physical gasoline and refined products transactions from contract issuance through final settlement.
• Coordinate cargo movements and operational activities across vessels, barges, terminals and storage facilities.
• Ensure timely execution of contractual obligations and provide operational support to trading activities.
• Monitor cargo schedules, loading and discharge operations, inventory movements and voyage progress.
• Identify operational risks, manage disruptions and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Maintain accurate trade and operational data within internal systems.

• Manage day-to-day execution of vessel and barge movements, including nominations, scheduling and voyage monitoring.
• Coordinate with shipowners, barge operators, charterers, agents, terminals, inspectors and service providers.
• Manage terminal bookings, transfers, storage activities and product movements.
• Support inventory management, blending operations and cargo reconciliation activities where applicable.
• Ensure all required approvals, instructions and operational documentation are completed in a timely manner.

• Coordinate independent inspectors and surveyors during loading, discharge and transfer operations.
• Manage quantity and quality determination processes and assist in resolving related discrepancies.
• Review and distribute operational documentation, including Bills of Lading, Certificates of Quantity and Quality, customs documentation and related shipping documents.
• Ensure operations comply with contractual obligations, company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain complete and auditable operational records.

• Monitor laytime performance and identify exposure to demurrage, detention and other operational costs.
• Support the preparation, defence and resolution of claims, disputes and operational incidents.
• Review operational implications of contracts, charter parties and transportation agreements.
• Work closely with commercial stakeholders to minimise risk and protect trading value.
• Monitor operational expenses and contribute to cost optimisation initiatives.

• Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders across the supply chain.
• Act as the primary operational contact for assigned trades and movements.
• Contribute to process improvement, automation and operational excellence initiatives.
• Support the development of best practices to improve efficiency, controls and transparency.

• A degree or professional qualification in maritime studies, logistics, supply chain, business, commerce or a related discipline is advantageous.
• Minimum 5–6 years of relevant experience in commodity trading operations, vessel operations, barge operations, shipping, chartering or logistics, ideally within the gasoline and refined products sector.
• Experience with in an energy…