Quality & Logistics Optimizer

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Whats the role

As a Quality & Logistics Optimizer (Blender) you will be responsible for designing coordinating and executing blending and logistics strategies to deliver products that meet quality specifications timing and location requirements at the lowest achievable cost. Operating at the intersection of trading and operations you will serve as a key partner to traders maximizing commercial value through blend optimization minimizing quality giveaway and ensuring safe reliable and compliant execution across the supply chain.

In this role you will be a key front-line operator within Shell Trading & Supply managing blending and logistics activities across terminals vessels barges trucks and ship-to-ship (STS) operations throughout Europe. You will play a direct role in maximizing Trading P&L by identifying and capturing value through operational excellence quality optimization and efficient supply chain execution in a fast-paced environment that demands rapid high-impact decision-making.

Success in this position requires close collaboration with Trading Operations and external service providers as well as strong engagement with Shell-owned assets and Joint Venture (JV) refineries. You will be expected to balance commercial opportunities with operational realities aligning blending and logistics decisions with asset capabilities strategic objectives and business constraints to deliver optimal outcomes.

What youll be doing

• Blending & Optimization:

  • Design optimal blend recipes within quality and operational constraints.

  • Ensure the delivery of on-specification products at the lowest achievable cost.

  • Optimize blend economics and minimize quality giveaway.

  • Continuously improve portfolio performance and blending strategies.

  • Maintain active market awareness to identify component and blending opportunities.

• Operational Execution:

  • Execute blending and operational plans safely efficiently and in line with business objectives.

  • Coordinate product movements and blending activities to ensure uninterrupted supply.

  • Monitor operational performance and proactively resolve issues impacting product quality or delivery.

  • Ensure inventory positions and operational activities are aligned with commercial requirements.

  • Drive operational efficiency while maintaining product integrity and compliance.

• Trader Partnership & Planning:

  • Act as a key partner to traders and co-own the operational plan.

  • Translate trading strategies into executable blending and logistics plans.

  • Ensure product delivery at the right quality location timing and cost.

  • Provide operational insights to support commercial decision-making.

• Stakeholder & Contract Management:

  • Manage external relationships with terminals inspectors vessel operators additive suppliers and counterparties.

  • Engage effectively with internal stakeholders including traders and commercial operators.

  • Act as the contract holder for terminal and inspection service agreements.

  • Drive performance through effective contract management KPI monitoring and cost control.

  • Participate in contract reviews and negotiations to maximize value delivery.

• Commercial Value Creation:

  • Identify and capture value opportunities across components logistics and blending strategies.

  • Build manage and optimize product and component portfolios.

  • Actively contribute to trading desk margins through optimization and market engagement.

  • Seek arbitrage and efficiency opportunities across the supply chain.

• Performance Management & Continuous Improvement:

  • Own and monitor key performance indicators related to blending logistics and operational performance.

  • Analyze portfolio performance and identify opportunities for sustainable improvement.

  • Conduct root cause analyses for operational and quality issues.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote best-practice sharing across teams.

• HSSE Compliance & Risk Management:

  • Ensure compliance with Shell HSSE standards and all applicable regulatory requirements.

  • Manage product quality contamination operational integrity and associated business risks.

  • Ensure adherence to trading customs tax and contractual obligations.

  • Actively support audits control frameworks and risk mitigation activities.

• Team Contribution & Leadership Behaviours:

  • Demonstrate strong ownership of P&L impact and cost performance.

  • Operate effectively within a fast-paced 24/7 trading environment.

  • Support team resilience and business continuity through collaboration and flexibility.

  • Contribute to knowledge sharing onboarding and capability development.

  • Champion operational excellence and foster a culture of accountability.

What you bring

• Strong knowledge of product quality specifications blending methodologies and optimization principles.

• Solid understanding of terminal operations storage management logistics and supply chain processes.

• Good understanding of trading operations commercial agreements and contract structures.

• Basic understanding of customs requirements (e.g. excise status and CN codes) and their impact on blending strategies import duties and supply chain economics.

• Strong commercial acumen with a focus on value creation margin optimization and cost efficiency.

• Ability to evaluate blending logistics and supply chain options through a P&L and value-focused lens.

• Proven ability to make timely high-impact decisions in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.

• Strong communication stakeholder management and influencing skills with the ability to build effective relationships across internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to effectively manage complex interfaces across trading operations logistics and third-party service providers.

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability with a results-driven mindset.

• Excellent analytical problem-solving and critical-thinking capabilities with a creative approach to identifying solutions and opportunities.

• Ability to work independently prioritize effectively and deliver results in complex time-critical environments.

• Collaborative team player with a proactive self-motivated and continuous improvement mindset.

• Flexible and resilient with a hands-on can-do attitude and a willingness to work outside regular business hours when required to support trading and operational activities.

What we offer

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. Youll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty integrity and respect for one another. Youll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

• Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.

• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.

• Work at the forefront of technology trends and practices.

• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.

• Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.

• Benefit from flexible working hours and the possibility of remote/mobile working.

• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.

• Take advantage of paid parental leave including for non-birthing parents.

• Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders ages ethnicities cultures abilities sexual orientation and life experiences to apply.

• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and

• international teams.

• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.

Wed like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the worlds most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how were working towards that goal click here.

Note: As part of your application please submit a motivation letter along with your resume. The motivation letter should outline your reasons for applying to this position and how your skills and experiences align with the job requirements. This will help us better understand your interest in the role and your suitability for the position.

If you dont see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that not everyone applies when they dont feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable inclusive and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders ages ethnicities cultures abilities sexual orientation and life experiences to apply.

Shell in The Netherlands

The Netherlands is one of the two founding countries of the company. Here 9380 employees (March 2024) of more than 100 nationalities jointly work to provide the country with energy for today for tomorrow and for you.

Energy for today

The refinery at Shell Energy and Chemicals Park Rotterdam (Pernis) - Europes largest -is facing a cleaner future with less carbon emissions. Chemicals Park Moerdijk is transitioning to a circular future. Shell operates multiple wind and solar farms in the Netherlands. Both onshore and offshore Shell is exploring for and producing oil and gas via the Nederlandsche Aardolie Maatschappij NAM (50% Shell 50% ExxonMobil). Shell is the market leader in transport fuels. Dutch motorists take 3 billion litres of fuel from 570 Shell retail stations (May 2024) annually while thousands of Shells own fast EV charge points and Shell Ubitricity normal charge points are being installed as we speak.

Energy for tomorrow

At the Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam (ETCA) research is conducted into low CO2energy technologies and sustainable solutions for energy and chemicals. Near Rotterdam Shell builds Europes biggest green hydrogen plant of the continent. From Amsterdam and The Hague Shell Nederland leads the transition of the corporation to a more sustainable future with 6.5 billion euros invested in solar panels wind farms green hydrogen sustainable aviation fuel EV charging and other groundbreaking solutions for the future.

Energy for you

Even after the company HQ moved to London in January 2022 Shells commitment to the Netherlands remains very strong. The Hague still housing the headquarters of three of Shells business divisions and Rotterdam stays a key trading marketing and sales hub for Shell products. Combined Shell in the Netherlands works to bring its wide range of energy products as close as possible to you as an energy consumer. This includes a Shell Impact Fund to make the energy transition closer to people with financial challenges this includes EV chargers on the corner of your street via our daughter company Ubitricity and this includes keeping the country warm in winter with Liquid Natural Gas.

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