Summary
The Commercial & Operations Representative / Commercial & Operations Coordinator title and specific responsibilities will be commiserate with experience and capabilities. This position will be responsible for managing both commercial and operational aspects of Mitsui’s Cameron LNG tolling business, including planning of LNG cargo loading schedule, monitoring feed gas operations, conducting commercial analysis, assisting Supervisor in negotiating and administering contracts in accordance with internal policies and procedures and managing our contractual obligations under the relevant contracts.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
The responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Manage LNG cargo scheduling (Annual Program, Ninety Day Schedule and excess LNG loadings) using Operator’s scheduling and nominations system (COMS) with close coordination with Mitsui LNG scheduling team in Tokyo, Operator, and tolling customers.
- Support Supervisor and Mitsui LNG marketing team in Tokyo in optimizing our LNG cargo schedule at Cameron LNG by analyzing production and inventory forecast and the economic impact.
- Support Supervisor in resolving commercial and operational issues arising out of the Heavy Hydro Carbon (HHC) sales agreements with offtaker(s) in coordination with the offtaker(s), Operator, and tolling customers.
- Support Supervisor in representing Mitsui tolling customer’s positions in the meetings with Operator, tolling customers and other external parties to negotiate and resolve commercial and operational matters.
- Coordinate with internal MEMS gas trading team to cope with commercial and operational issues associated with day-to-day feed gas delivery operations.
- Manage monthly feed gas nominations, validate monthly feed gas invoice, and process payment to MEMS gas trading team in accordance with the Asset Management Agreement.
- Validate monthly invoices for the tolling fees and pipeline demand charges and issue LNG cargo invoices.
- Support Supervisor in fulfilling our contractual obligations and requirements under the tolling agreement with Cameron LNG
- Manage internal monthly and daily reporting.
- Support Supervisor in developing Business Plan and FOB Cost model.
- Support Supervisor in administering monthly and quarterly revenue and cost reconciliation process with Mitsui Tokyo.
- Ad-hoc projects and reporting, as assigned by Supervisor.
- Proactively highlight operational and commercial issues and propose solutions.
- Strong communication and presentation skills both verbally and in writing with ability to effectively interact with internal and external parties
- Strong capability in quantitative analysis, modeling, and research skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to occasionally accommodate late work hours to meet with Tokyo office is required
- Fluent knowledge/skills in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, TEAMS, etc)
- More than 3-5 years’ of experience in commercial and operation in tanker product (LNG, oil or related commodities) is required. Experience in LNG is preferred
- Bachelor’s degree (preferably in business, accounting, finance, economics or engineering) or equivalent work experience, is required.
- Fluent verbal and written skills in English
Work Environment & Physical Demands
This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. Physical demands include:
- Prolonged periods of sitting and may need to routinely move around to communicate with different groups
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
- 401K and Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous PTO Policy
- Breakroom Snacks / Beverages
- Company Telework Policy
Disclaimer
This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their leader, subject to reasonable accommodation. MEMS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.