Senior Supply Operations Manager Aviation Fuel - French Speaking

At World Fuel, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive.

World Fuel is seeking a highly experienced Senior Supply Operations Manager to lead and optimise aviation fuel supply operations across France, the UK, and Ireland. Reporting to the European Operations Director, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of aviation fuel supply, logistics, procurement, inventory strategy, and operational performance across the region. This role plays a critical part in ensuring supply security, maximising profitability, managing commercial risk, and driving continuous improvement across the fuel supply chain.

As a senior leader, you will provide strategic direction to Supply Operations Managers, foster cross-regional collaboration throughout Europe, and build strong relationships with suppliers, logistics partners, airport operators, and key internal stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded supply chain leader with experience in fuel, energy, commodities, aviation, logistics, or large-scale operational environments.

• Supply Strategy & Commercial Optimisation Lead regional aviation fuel supply strategies across France, the UK, and Ireland. Analyse supply and demand trends to identify opportunities for value creation, margin enhancement, and operational efficiency. Drive forecasting accuracy and monitor actual performance against supply plans. Develop strategies around purchasing and sales cycles to manage pricing exposure and optimise profitability. Evaluate market dynamics, inventory positions, logistics constraints, and commercial opportunities.
  
  Support new business opportunities by providing supply chain solutions and cost modelling.
• Logistics, Distribution & Inventory Management Maintain a deep understanding of regional fuel supply networks, logistics routes, storage infrastructure, and operational capabilities. Ensure optimal inventory management and fuel availability across airport locations. Identify potential supply risks and implement proactive mitigation strategies. Coordinate spot purchases and fuel sales where required to maintain efficient stock levels. Drive operational efficiency and maximise profitability across all airports within the region.
• Pricing, Risk & Market Exposure Work closely with Pricing and Risk teams to monitor and manage aviation fuel exposure. Support the daily execution and monitoring of fuel pricing positions. Use market intelligence and supply data to support commercial decision-making. Ensure purchase and sales strategies align with wider business objectives and risk management requirements.
• Supplier & Contract Management Lead negotiations and relationship management with key fuel suppliers, storage operators, transport providers, and logistics partners. Drive supplier performance through effective contract management and KPI reviews. Conduct quarterly performance reviews of haulage and logistics agreements. Identify opportunities to improve service quality, reliability, and cost efficiency across the supply chain.
• Leadership & Team Development Lead, coach, and develop a team of Supply Operations Managers. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Create clear development plans and succession pathways for team members. Share best practices across European operations and promote operational excellence. Provide guidance and mentoring to support team capability growth.
• Compliance & Governance Ensure compliance with all relevant fuel supply regulations and industry standards. Lead regional compliance activities relating to Sustainable…