Objectives:
- End-to-end commercial operations and logistical support
- Responsible on a day-to-day basis for the timely implementation and execution of commercial transactions to ensure that all obligations arising from the LNG contracts are met and carried out
- Work closely with LNG traders to maximize the value for profitable operations and minimize the profit leakage from the flexibility and optionality embedded in the LNG contracts
- Work closely with back office members to properly handle delivery-related tasks
- Implement and execute commercial deals and review standard LNG contracts
Responsibilities:
- Ensure that all obligations arising from the contracts and charter parties are carried out, and that any necessary requirements are complied with
- Communicate with the Parent Company (The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc.) and accommodate its needs to keep its LNG procurement aligned with the electricity and gas demand fluctuation
- Deal with cargo and freight counterparties and terminals on a regular basis regarding all pre- and post-deal activities, ensuring all necessary operational information is passed on in good time and documentary requirements are met
- Promote good relationships with Owner/Masters to continuously monitor and improve operational efficiency over and above TCP obligations
- Support the team and provide guidance in understanding commercial impacts of marine technical actions, ensuring business communications with accurate information flow to aid trading decisions
- Provide guidance for necessary cargo invoicing work, diversion payments and clearances of accruals for both external and internal deals
- Review LNG Confirmation Notices (CN), MSAs, Charter Party Agreements and contracts, influencing the operability of the LNG contracts
- Liaise with counterparts and support team to ensure smooth operations
- Specifically seek to add value by exercising embedded commercial and logistical deal options and by pro-active approach to problem solving
- Support commercial colleagues on the workability of proposed contractual arrangements for new projects, new contracts and spot cargoes
- Pro-actively close out operational-related disputes, including COU issues, with external and internal counterparts
- Support and guide less experienced team members where necessary
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any field
- At least 2 years of experience in an LNG operation capacity
- Solid understanding of LNG business
- High proficiency in English (both written and spoken)
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Strong facilitation, planning and organizational skills
- Up-to-date knowledge of relevant industry trends
- Willing to take responsibility and contribute with good professional ethics
- Understanding of the electricity market in Japan and LNG inventory operation by Japanese utility companies is advantageous
