Bunker Operations Officer

We are looking for a Bunker Operations Officer for our client. The client is a fast-growing shipping organisation, with headquarters in Dubai and offices in Europe and Asia. They are engaged in transportation of crude and petroleum products. With a strong presence in global markets and rapid growth, this organization is seeking talented individual to support its expanding operations.

Responsibilities:

• Support the bunkering team in ensuring the smooth execution of deliveries and operations, contributing to the seamless flow of daily activities.
• Act as a liaison between traders and the post-fixture team, handling post-deal processes, payments, and credit-related matters to ensure timely and accurate transactions.
• Prepare essential documentation and assist traders in executing deliveries and operational tasks, ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed accurately and on time.
• Serve as a key interface between suppliers and customers, facilitating effective communication and ensuring alignment on product availability, delivery timelines, and expectations.
• Coordinate and collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders, proactively addressing and communicating operational issues as soon as they arise to prevent disruptions and delays.
• Ensure strict adherence to company policies, processes, procedures, and systems, as well as relevant legislation, maintaining compliance and upholding the company's standards.

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Degree or Diploma in Maritime Studies, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in maritime operations, bunkering, post-fixture support, or shipping logistics (experience in a commodity trading environment is a strong plus).

Technical & Professional Skills (Hard Skills):

• Good understanding of the bunkering operational ecosystem, including post-fixture processes, shipping documentation (BDN, Bills of Lading, etc.), and delivery timelines.
• Basic knowledge of trade finance, credit management, and payment processing within commodity trading or shipping.
• Familiarity with maritime regulations, port compliance, and commercial shipping terms (Incoterms, charter party clauses).
• Proficiency in MS Office (particularly Excel for tracking deliveries and data management); experience with specialized shipping or ERP systems is an advantage.
• Languages: Strong English & Russian proficiency both written and verbal.