Bunker Operations Manager

About Maersk:

A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S, commonly referred to as Maersk, is a Danish shipping and logistics corporation established in 1904 in Denmark. Renowned as a global leader in the shipping sector. Maersk provides integrated container logistics solutions. Employing a comprehensive approach, Maersk offers a full range of services to meet the diverse requirements of its clients' supply chains. Maersk's business operations encompass shipping, port services, supply chain management, advanced technologies, and warehousing. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, the company maintains subsidiaries and offices spanning across 130 countries, with a workforce exceeding 100,000+ employees worldwide. In the 2023 Forbes Global 2000 rankings, Møller-Maersk secured the 174th position as one of the largest public companies globally. 
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Appetizer:

Are you an experienced vessel operations professional looking for a new challenge? Do you have a desire to work in an exciting fast paced environment where every day decisions can result in substantial cost impact?

Are you interested in working for a global leader in the shipping industry? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you to join us at Maersk as Bunker Operations Manager.

Job Summary:

As a Bunker Operations Manager at Maersk, you will be part of a 24x7 team consisting of several ex-Master Mariners & Engineers and be responsible for managing & optimizing the bunker supply chain impacting the entire owned and chartered fleet spanning over 700 vessels operating globally.

 Key Responsibilities:

•   Ensure all operated vessels have the required stock of bunkers, with emphasis on the right grade, to safely and timely reach the next feasible port.
• Drive stock on board to the optimal level to minimize locked-in capital cost while ensuring that bunker top-ups are reduced/eliminated.
• Closely liaise with key global and regional stakeholders such as Post Fixture Operations, Deployment, Maersk Oil Trading (MOT) and Regional Customer Delivery to drive appropriate bunker supply.
• Advise with subject matter expertise when specific bunker emission assessments are required, such as implementation of new ECA zones, service analysis, etc.
•   Closely liaise with Transported by Maersk (TbM) to ensure strong engagement and continuously endeavour to avoid schedule disruptions impacting bunker consumption.
•  Ensure bunker saving initiatives are run in close coordination with relevant stakeholders, such as inducement calls, arbitrage, tank optimization/conversion for optimal grades, etc.
• Educate vessel/vessel management on the correct use of the Vessel Bunker program where required.
• Drive the operational engagement with Energy Trading via regular meetings and provide feedback for developments in current tools and systems towards automation.
•  Support Bunker Optimization projects to ensure a smooth integration in day-to-day execution and constantly look for new ways to automate/refine current processes for more efficient operations.
• Ensure the Bunker Operations Desk and hotline are appropriately manned based on the agreed shift plan.
• Adopt the Maersk Line Operating System within the own team as well as within the greater organization and apply continuous improvement methodology at Maersk Bunker Operations (MBO) while reducing waste at the same time.
• Develop engagement between MBO, TbM, and MOT to support an End2End focus.
•  Support the Bunker Operations Team Manager in delivering uninterrupted operations and creating value while managing network operating costs.
• Ensure that safety gets priority in all daily operations and work to reduce any exceptions and ensure that lessons are learned and shared in the team through root cause analysis.
• Take initiative for proper and timely action in all respects and carry out work in conjunction and close coordination with relevant departments, organizations, and ship-owner entities.

 We Are Looking For:

• Vessel Officer with Top 4 rank experience
• Candidates with experience in liner operations.
• Attention to detail and good leadership skills, while being able to operate in a high- stakes environment requiring rapid decision-making ability.
•  Excellent communication (English) and interpersonal skills are essential. The ability to build and maintain relationships will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse data and identify opportunities for improvement would be extremely beneficial.
• A strong safety awareness culture, while maintaining focus on risk management.
• A basic understanding of marine fuel grades would be an added advantage.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants without prejudice towards race, colour, gender, sex, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status etc.

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Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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