Commercial Operations Specialist

Are you ready to take charge of managing material movement operations in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? As a Commercial Operations Specialist, you’ll be at the heart of our Co-Products business segment, ensuring seamless product flows from supply to delivery. Do you want to work in a leading  international company within its field, in an environment where professional and personal growth is encouraged? Welcome to LyondellBasell…

This is LyondellBasell

As a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to unlock value for our customers, investors and society. As one of the world’s largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.

This is the role

As Commercial Operations Specialist will be in charge of managing material movement operations for the assigned Co-Products business segment unit/ region. Your scope will cover all product flows that originate, arrive or transit through the supply region, including handling of purchase for resale, on-the-water purchase and sales operations and other trading-related activities. 

You will manage product movements from supply to delivery point in an operationally excellent manner.  Working closely with product traders in a fast-paced business environment, your contributions will maximize value-add and business optimization opportunities. As the trader’s key internal business partner, this role provides a strong foundation to higher level trading and commercial positions in future.

You will coordinate and monitor the execution of material movements and ensure the correct handling of the shipments as well as maintaining accurate, strategic, and real-time inventory positions for your assigned business area.  Utilizing analytical and forecasting tools to understand challenges, your insights support the Co-Products business and directly impact cash flow.

As Commercial Operations Specialist, you will interface with multiple internal stakeholders (Logistics Operations, Operations Planning, Marketing, Sales, Business, Customs, Tax, Legal, etc.) and external stakeholders (terminals, vessel owners, surveyors, ship brokers, suppliers, customers, agents, cargo / freight traders, etc.).  
 

Responsibilities:

• Schedules and coordinates all activities required to execute planned commercial and operational obligations from deals confirmed by the Business
• Drives short-term commercial and operational optimizations: 
  • Works with trader to understand business mandate for required product movements as well as commercial conditions
  • Act as focal point for all related operations that are part of the deal that impact the ship-point region
  • Leverages business acumen to proactively create value by executing commercial and logistical solutions
• Collaboration and issue resolution:
  • Acts as coordinator and facilitates resolution should any shipment issues arise (including pricing, invoicing, customs, quality, quantity, etc.)
  • Manages cargo operations: off-spec issues, cargo readiness, scheduling, blending ship/cargo and date range nominations to ensure supply integrity and successful implementation of commercial business/supply intent 
  • Facilitates communication across the internal and external stakeholder groups.  Proactively provides solutions to time-sensitive needs in a composed manner
• Advanced knowledge and Subject Matter Expert (‘SME’):
  • Act as the main point of contact and SME regarding incoterms and commercial implications that movements of material have on deals. Material movements may be via barge, vessel, pipeline, rail, or truck 
  • Makes (independent) business decisions to ensure Business needs are met accurately and on time
  • Support post-deal activities such as settlements, customs clearance, demurrage and claims; ensure that all necessary operational information is passed on in good time; ensure that adequate records are filed to meet the company’s legal and fiscal obligations
• Ensures that all activities are conducted within appropriate authority limits, following regulatory, customs, SOX and tax requirements

This is who you are

To be successful in this role you must recognize yourself in the following profile:
You possess strong commercial and critical thinking skills, with a deep understanding of underlying business financials. You demonst