SeaRiver Planning & Strategy Commercial Analyst
Job Summary:
Provide strategic and commercial analytical support for marine activities involving shipment of crude oil, clean products, chemicals, lubes & specialties, and LNG.
Based in Houston, TX. Position is eligible for domestic relocation per company policies.
Primary Job Functions:
Develops market analysis and freight market rate predictions that provide strategic direction for commercial organization
Develops global marine coverage strategies, performing long-term commercial planning and optimal fleet assessments
Provides analysis to support commercial negotiating strategies
Provides economic analysis and coordinates implementation of special projects, including fleet restructuring strategies
New Business Development – provide commercial strategies and market studies to determine optimal shipping strategies for new/growing businesses
Provides logistics and financial analysis in support of Upstream, Downstream and Chemicals projects
Oversees preparation of internal optimization & stewardship metrics, including industry benchmarking, time charter performance evaluation, and investment performance reappraisals
Provides analysis of Marine Transportation Business Structure
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Logistics or a degree from a Maritime University.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in analytical, supply chain, logistics, or shipping/marine roles within the oil, gas, and petrochemical industry.
Successful candidates will be highly motivated individuals interested in a dynamic career with a large multinational company.
Successful candidates will have demonstrated analytical capability in prior roles through economic modeling, forecasting, or equivalent quantitative responsibility.
Preferred Knowledge,Skills and Abilities:
Strong analytical skills & commercial acumen
Leadership - demonstrates sound business judgment in developing and implementing strategies. Integrates technical expertise, industry knowledge and business experience in decision making.
Cross-functional effectiveness - ability to build and utilize cross-functional relationships to develop and implement strategies.
Communications & influence - clearly and efficiently conveys key messages to achieve understanding and buy-in
Supply Chain knowledge - knowledge of basic refinery economics, the interfaces and interactions between refining and petrochemical operations and how they relate to marine transportation
Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
Marine industry experience or knowledge desirable