For our Operations team, we are looking for a motivated and determined:
Operator Biofuels, 100%
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manage all operational aspects of biofuels and jet fuel cargoes, from deal confirmation through to final delivery and settlement
- Coordinate multimodal logistics, including vessels, terminals, rail tank cars, and other relevant modes of transport
- Handle shipping activities including vessel nominations, terminal coordination, loading and discharge operations, and operational documentation such as bills of lading, customs documentation and letters of credit
- Coordinate the nomination, scheduling, loading, tracking and delivery of rail tank cars, where applicable
- Develop and maintain operational plans and schedules to ensure timely and efficient execution of physical trades
- Act as a senior point of reference within the Operations team, delegating tasks and coordinating with colleagues to ensure effective workflows and clear ownership
- Monitor execution closely, anticipate potential delays, bottlenecks or other operational risks, and take proactive measures to meet contractual delivery commitments
- Liaise with external stakeholders, including shipping agents, terminals, inspectors, surveyors, logistics providers and other operational counterparties
- Ensure cargoes and related operational activities are executed in accordance with contractual and applicable regulatory requirements
- Identify, address and resolve operational issues or discrepancies promptly and professionally, while considering their commercial impact
- Work closely with Trading and other internal stakeholders to ensure operational considerations are reflected in commercial decisions
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of operational processes, controls and procedures, and actively promote knowledge sharing within the team
Your professional profile:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in operations for biofuels products or jet —ideally within a trading environment
- Strong understanding of shipping logistics, incoterms, and trading documentation
- Ability and willingness to take on delegation and coordination responsibilities within the team over time
- Commercial awareness and ability to assess operational impact on trading decisions
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple shipments simultaneouslyFluent in English; additional languages are a plus
Your personal qualities:
- Experience with biofuels/ jet regulations
- Familiarity with jet fuel blending or terminal operations
- Prior experience in a team lead or mentoring role within operations is a plus
What Kolmar offers:
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and international and multicultural trading environment
- Attractive workplace in the center of Zug
- Further education and career development possibilities