Head of Commercial Operations, RP NA

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Location:

Houston, US

Country/Region: US

Job Area:
Supply Chain Management

Business Unit: RP, North America

Are you looking for a career in an inspiring, global environment where your expertise makes a difference? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. Together we can help our customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

We are looking for you, Head of Commercial Operations, RP NA, to join our Commercial Operations team in Houston. The Commercial Operations Team coordinates all logistics and operations for renewable and petroleum product shipments, while also managing customer service and terminal operations. This position reports to VP, Commercial, Renewable Products North America (RP NA) and guides a high-performing end to end regional operations team in day-to-day supply, sales, and trading operations based on Neste strategy, values, and business requirements.

You will collaborate with both external and internal stakeholders globally and be the regional contact point for all regional businesses in terms of execution. Our work emphasizes accountability, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Together with your expertise, we can do meaningful work to drive Neste forward.

We operate in an inspiring and evolving business environment as a global leader in renewable fuels. We contribute to Neste’s success by living our values every day: we care, we have courage, we cooperate. We prioritize safety at all times and in every location. We strive to create a positive and impactful work environment. Transformation brings new possibilities and fosters our courage and curiosity.

As a global company, we support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities. Collaboration is key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working. We work at the office at least three days a week to ensure seamless teamwork and a sense of belonging.

• Competitive compensation and bonus program
• 100% company-paid health and dental insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with 7% company match and 5.2% profit share (after 90 days)
• Paid leave
• Hybrid way of working: 3 days in office, 2 days remote

A caring and supportive group of colleagues who share Neste’s values of We Care, We have Courage and We Cooperate!

End to end responsible for sales, supply and terminal and blending operations, vendor settlement management, bio-compliance and bio-criteria, inventory, logistics coordination & planning

Drives efficiency and measurable continual improvement across the Operations organisation (productivity, cost savings, etc..)

Ensures right team size incorporating business growth, complexity and process efficiency while delivering maximum commercial value regionally.

Team leadership and management: attention to team wellbeing and capability development, inspires continual improvement, manages performance, sets goals and action plans aligned with strategy and ensures execution

Liaises with operational excellence team and peers on best in class processes, KPIs and implementation

Proactively leads regional development, competence growth and commercial initiatives

Exhibits a strong commitment to safety: strengthens safety culture, promotes safety leadership principles and acts as an daily safety example

Leads team according to Neste leadership model and inspires team to achieve best customer/supplier experience in an efficient way, while following global processes

• Degree in business, logistics, or similar studies, and/or equivalent years of relevant experience in the…