Freight Commercial Operator
Shell
Manage freight operations for oil/gas trading, optimizing chartered vessels and ensuring compliance.
3 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
103,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Exploration
Production
Refining
Marketing
Trading
Chemicals
Biofuels
Lubricants
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Lubricants
Oil and Gas
Renewable Energy
Natural Gas
Liquefied Natural Gas
Gas to Liquids
Low-carbon Energy Solutions
Role
What you would be doing
charter optionality
bunker procurement
voyage orders
demurrage claims
fleet optimisation
process improvement
- Identify and maximize the embedded optionality within charter party agreements (i.e. laycan, demurrage rates, ship space parcelling, ship swaps, backhaul opportunities)
- Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.
- Ensure that bunker procurement is optimised in terms of location, cost and grade in close liaison with the freight trader
- Ensure that service provider appointments are made in line with Shell policies and guidelines and expedites turnaround of the vessel
- Liaise with Demurrage & Finance teams to maximise outgoing claims and ensure settlements are fulfilled timely and accurately
- Support fleet performance optimisation initiatives to reduce bunker consumption
- Ensure the efficient operation of time-chartered vessels including the issuance of voyage orders, the correct preparation of cargo tanks and the issuance of LOIs in accordance with charter party terms and conditions
- Conduct all freight operational activities promptly and professionally ensuring that all obligations and requirements under the charter party contract terms are met. This refers both to our external charters and internal business
- Support Freight Trading Strategy for our Time-Charter fleet by adding as much value as possible to the bottom-line whilst maintaining safe and compliant operations
- Identify & develop areas for process improvement in freight activities
- Use in-house tools for managing ship operations and records
What you bring
english
commercial
logistics
tankers
troubleshooting
analysis
- Fluency in English is essential. Additional language skills are an advantage
- Experience in cross-function, cross-business, multinational and cross-cultural teams
- Established experience in handling the commercial aspects of trades/ commercial deals and logistics
- Office attendance: min 3 days in the office per week (mandatory)
- Ability to troubleshoot existing process issues / proactive in continuous improvement
- Tankers sailing experience or 1+ years industry experience in Commercial Operations are required
- Ability to analyse and simplify complex problems
- Experience in managing complex multi-stakeholder needs
- Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working.
- Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performancerelated salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.
- Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.
- Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.
- Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and
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Company
Overview
284 Billion USD
Annual Revenue (2024)
Generated through integrated operations spanning exploration to retail.
47k Stations
Mobility Retail Presence
Operates over 47,000 stations globally.
54k EV Chargers
EV Infrastructure Expansion
Provides more than 54,000 EV charging points worldwide.
- Evolved from a merger of two companies, becoming a global energy leader.
- Typically involves deep-water oil and gas projects, large-scale LNG, and EV infrastructure.
- Organized into key business units, bridging traditional and emerging energy solutions.
- Blends traditional fuels with renewable energy sources to diversify offerings.
- Strategic pivots include doubling oil and gas production while scaling back some renewables.
- Known for bold moves like sponsoring top sports teams and expanding into new markets.
- We live our core values of honesty, integrity and respect
- Core values of honesty, integrity and respect help create a diverse and inclusive culture
- Approachable leaders: an informal, flat hierarchy where doors to senior management are open
- Teamwork: achieving goals through teamwork across physical, remote and virtual teams
- On‑boarding buddy assigned to each new joiner
- Supportive network helping settle in and build friendships
- Shared purpose and passion: working alongside colleagues who share a commitment to progress
- Personal development: learner mindset, on‑the‑job learning, coaching, mentoring, formal training
- Global‑scale participation: involvement in external engagements, learning and sharing expertise
2050 Net-Zero Target
Net-Zero Emission Goal
Committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
50% Emission Reduction
Emissions Reduction Target
Aims to cut absolute emissions by 50% by 2030, measured against 2016 levels.
£19.8M Investment
Conservation Funding
Invested £19.8 million in U.S. conservation efforts between 2015 and 2017, with ongoing partnerships like NFWF.
1M tonnes/year
Plastic Waste Utilization
Aim to use 1 million tonnes of plastic waste annually in global chemical plants by 2025.
- Aim to reduce the net carbon intensity of energy products sold by 100% by 2050 (vs 2016)
- Emissions from own operations peaked in 2018; own operations represent <10% of total emissions
- By 2025, aim to use 1 million tonnes/year of plastic waste in global chemical plants
- By 2030, 30% recycled plastic in packaging; packaging to be reusable or recyclable
35% women leadership target by 2025
Gender Representation
Aiming for 35% women in senior leadership roles by 2025 and 40% by 2030.
42% Board women representation
Board Composition
42% of board members and 43% of executive committee members are women as of 2023.
100% HRC CEI score
LGBT+ Inclusion
Recognized as an 'Advocate' by Workplace Pride and achieved a 100% score in the US HRC CEI since 2016.
88% employee engagement
Engagement Rate
employee engagement survey achieved an 88% response rate in 2023, up from 87% in 2022.
- 40% of graduate hires were women in 2023; experienced hires 38% women
- Board had three ethnic-minority members (end-2023); one ethnic-minority Executive Committee member
- Target: 15% ethnic-minority representation in senior management by 2027
- Disability inclusion: aim to make service stations inclusive by 2030; support and adjustments for disabled staff
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