Voyage Optimiser/Cargo Scheduler
About Us
At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net‑zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by pride in what we do and what we stand for. The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower‑emissions technologies. We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together. ExxonMobil has operated in the U.K. for more than 135 years. We are best known today for the marketing of our Esso fuels and Mobil 1 lubricants and for our petrochemicals. We have refining and chemical operations in the UK, we operate the UK’s biggest private pipeline network and we retain a non‑operated share in a number of fields in the North Sea. An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.
What role you will play in our team
Coordinate and implement safe and efficient marine logistics to maximize ExxonMobil’s commercial advantage worldwide. Responsible to act as intermediary between various internal departments and external stakeholders to provide commercial expertise, influence trade decisions, and ensure the end‑to‑end process is effectively managed. The role is fast paced, dynamic and challenging involving support to worldwide operations that continuously operate in multiple time zones.
What you will do
- Ensure compliance with ExxonMobil corporate policies, industry standards, and government regulations
- Work closely with traders to maximize financial performance of commercial agreements
- Oversee global portfolio of marine tonnage under various charter agreements and seek opportunities to maximize value through fleet optimisation
- Develop strong working relationships with stakeholders and provide timely and accurate updates on trades and voyages
- Ensure all marine equipment is properly vetted through Marine Quality Assurance team and act as liaison to facilitate closure of gaps as needed
- Monitor marine movements and maintain awareness of demurrage implications and oil loss
- Nominate oil movements, prepare documentation instructions, appoint cargo inspectors, issue voyage orders and letters of indemnity as needed
- Enter timely and accurate information on trades and voyages into trading systems
About You
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- Professional Experience in Commercial Oil & Gas. Examples include hydrocarbon scheduling, voyage operations, chartering, trade settlements, etc.
- Ability to work after hours as needed to resolve operational issues
- Be able to work with the following key interfaces:
- Internal: Freight Trading, Commercial & Trading, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Refineries, Logistics Business Development, Controllers, Law, Product Quality, Demurrage Claims, Oil Loss, and Marine Quality Assurance
- External: Suppliers, Vessel Owners, Charterers, Brokers, Agents, Vessel Officers, Inspectors, and Terminal Operators
Preferred Qualifications / Experience
- Knowledge of transaction accounting and commercial contracts
- Familiarity with the maritime industry
- Familiarity with hydrocarbon logistics
Personal Qualities
- Honesty and integrity
- Commercial instinct
- Ability to work under pressure
- Independent worker
- Adaptability
- Ability to prioritize and organize
- Attention to detail
- Ability to influence others without authority
- Excellent communication skills
- Commitment to high standards
- Self‑confidence and presence
- Exert and maintain a high level of energy
Leadership Qualities
- Sets standards
- Creates clarity
- Inspires and motivate
- Promotes innovation
- Competes to win
Competencies
- Strong communications and organisational skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Good oral and written English language skills
- Responsive to changing priorities
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office
Your Benefits
An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.
We offer you:
- Competitive starting salary
- Defined Benefit Pension scheme
- Share incentive plan
- Private healthcare for employees and their families.
Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.
Conditions of Employment
Successful candidates will be made a conditional offer of employment. The conditions include, but are not limited to: a satisfactory criminal records disclosure, satisfactory employment references over five years (where applicable), verification of qualifications, including any professional accreditation stated in the application, completion of a pre‑employment medical, including a test for illicit or unprescribed drugs in accordance with the Company’s safety policies and the legal right to work on the agreed commencement date.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
ExxonMobil and its United Kingdom subsidiary companies, Esso Petroleum Company, Limited, and ExxonMobil Chemical Limited, are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. All applicants are offered equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities during our recruitment processes, therefore, please contact the Recruitment Team if you wish to discuss any particular requirements to enable you to complete our recruitment process.