Operations Head – Fuel Industry
# Operations Head – Fuel Industry **Chevron General Trading L.L.C** · Dubai · `On-site` 🕒 **Статус:** *Опубликовано: вчера* · *Источник: Indeed* --- ### About the Role The Head of Operations will be responsible for overseeing and managing the company's day-to-day fuel trading operations, including diesel procurement, sales coordination, supply chain management, transportation, delivery scheduling, inventory control, and customer relationship management. The role requires ensuring efficient, safe, and cost-effective operations while maintaining compliance with applicable UAE regulations, environmental requirements, company policies, and industry standards. A. Fuel Trading and Supply Operations - Oversee daily diesel trading operations, including procurement, sales coordination, order processing, and product delivery. - Coordinate with suppliers, refineries, distributors, and customers to ensure timely and uninterrupted fuel supply. - Monitor fuel availability, pricing trends, demand, and market conditions to support operational planning. - Ensure accurate coordination between purchase orders, sales orders, delivery orders, invoices, and supporting documentation. - Monitor product quality and ensure that supplied fuel meets the agreed specifications and customer requirements. B. Logistics and Delivery Management - Plan and supervise diesel transportation, delivery schedules, and vehicle allocation. - Coordinate with transporters, tanker operators, drivers, and logistics service providers. - Monitor deliveries to ensure timely execution and minimize delays, operational costs, and delivery discrepancies. - Ensure proper documentation for fuel movement, including delivery notes, product transfer records, and relevant permits. - Handle delivery-related issues, shortages, discrepancies, and customer complaints. C. Procurement and Supplier Management - Coordinate diesel procurement based on customer demand, stock availability, and business requirements. - Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and transport contractors. - Evaluate supplier performance, pricing, reliability, product quality, and delivery timelines. - Negotiate operational terms and coordinate with management on procurement strategies. - Monitor supply risks and develop contingency plans to minimize disruptions. D. Inventory and Stock Control - Monitor fuel stock levels, storage capacity, and product movement, where applicable. - Reconcile physical stock with operational records and supplier/customer documentation. - Investigate stock variances, quantity discrepancies, and product losses. - Coordinate with relevant teams to maintain appropriate stock levels and prevent overstocking or shortages. - Ensure proper records of fuel receipts, transfers, dispatches, and closing balances. E. Regulatory Compliance, Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) - Ensure that fuel trading, storage, transportation, and delivery activities comply with applicable UAE laws, permits, and regulatory requirements. - Coordinate with relevant authorities and ensure that required licenses, approvals, and operational documents remain valid. - Enforce health, safety, and environmental procedures for fuel handling, tanker operations, storage, and transportation. - Ensure compliance with applicable fire safety, spill prevention, emergency response, and hazardous-material handling procedures. - Investigate operational incidents and implement corrective and preventive measures. - Maintain appropriate records for inspections, audits, permits, and compliance reviews. F. Customer and Commercial Coordination - Coordinate with the sales team to ensure smooth execution of customer orders and delivery commitments. - Maintain strong working relationships with key customers and address operational concerns promptly. - Monitor customer delivery schedules, contractual obligations, and service-level requirements. - Resolve disputes relating to delivery quantities, product specifications, documentation, and service quality. - Support management in developing strategies to improve customer satisfaction and business performance. G. Financial and Cost Management - Monitor operational expenses relating to transportation, fuel handling, storage, and third-party services. - Identify opportunities to reduce logistics costs and improve operational efficiency. - Coordinate with the finance department on supplier invoices, customer billing, delivery reconciliations, and outstanding operational documents. - Monitor operational profitability and provide relevant cost and performance reports to management. - Ensure appropriate internal controls over fuel transactions, stock movements, and operational expenditures. H. Team Leadership and Administration - Lead, supervise, and evaluate the operations team and relevant support personnel. - Establish operational procedures, responsibilities, and performance standards. - Coordinate with sales, procurement, finance, logistics, and compliance teams. - Conduct regular operational reviews and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks. - Train employees on company procedures, safety requirements, documentation, and operational best practices. - Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports for senior management. 3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Performance will be evaluated based on the following indicators: - Timely and accurate execution of customer deliveries. - Operational cost control and logistics efficiency. - Accuracy of fuel stock records and transaction reconciliations. - Compliance with applicable regulatory, licensing, and safety requirements. - Supplier performance and procurement efficiency. - Customer satisfaction and resolution of operational complaints. - Reduction in delivery discrepancies, product losses, and operational errors. - Accuracy and timeliness of management reporting. - Team productivity and adherence to established operating procedures. 4. Qualifications and Experience - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Petroleum Management, or a related field. - Minimum 7–10 years of relevant experience in fuel trading, diesel distribution, petroleum logistics, or oil and gas operations, preferably with managerial experience. - Strong knowledge of diesel procurement, trading documentation, transportation coordination, inventory management, and supply chain operations. - Working knowledge of applicable UAE fuel trading and transportation regulations, licensing requirements, and HSE practices. - Experience managing suppliers, transport contractors, customers, and operational teams. - Strong analytical, negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, inventory systems, and operational reporting tools. - Excellent communication, coordination, and leadership abilities. 5. Core Competencies - Operational leadership and strategic planning. - Fuel supply chain and logistics management. - Commercial awareness and cost optimization. - Risk assessment and problem-solving. - Regulatory compliance and safety management. - Supplier and customer relationship management. - Team management and cross-functional coordination. - Accuracy, accountability, and attention to detail. 6. Working Conditions - Full-time position based in the UAE. - Requires coordination with suppliers, customers, transporters, and relevant authorities. - May require visits to customer sites, fuel storage facilities, depots, and operational locations. - Flexibility may be required to address urgent deliveries, supply disruptions, and operational emergencies. 7. General Responsibilities The Head of Operations shall perform any other duties reasonably assigned by the Managing Director or General Manager that are relevant to the position and the operational requirements of Fillit Diesel Trading LLC. Note: This job description outlines the principal responsibilities of the position and may be revised based on the company's business requirements, organizational structure, and applicable regulations. Work Location: In person
Наблюдалась 2026-10-15, впервые 2026-10-13, источник — Indeed.