Head of Commercial Operations, RP NA

Neste

• $150K — $180K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in business, logistics, or related field, or equivalent industry experience
  • Senior-level experience in operations or logistics within the petroleum or renewable sector
  • Proven leadership and change management skills
  • Strong communication and relationship-building capabilities in an international context
  • Proficient in English; additional languages are a plus
  • Business-driven with a results-oriented mindset
  • Familiarity with ERP systems and tools like Google Office and Salesforce

Responsibilities

  • Oversee end-to-end sales, supply, terminal, and blending operations
  • Drive efficiency and implement continuous improvement across the Operations organization
  • Ensure team structure aligns with business growth and process efficiency
  • Lead and develop the team, focusing on wellbeing, capability, and performance management
  • Coordinate with the operational excellence team on best practices and KPIs
  • Proactively advance regional development and commercial initiatives
  • Promote and exemplify a strong safety culture within the team

Benefits

  • 100% company-paid health and dental insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with a 7% company match and 5.2% profit share after 90 days
  • Paid leave
  • Hybrid work model allowing for 3 days in-office and 2 days remote
  • Supportive colleagues who embody Neste's core values
Full Job Description
We are looking for you, Head of Commercial Operations, RP NA, to join our Commercial Operations team in Houston.

The Commercial Operations Team coordinates all logistics and operations for renewable and petroleum product shipments, while also managing customer service and terminal operations. This position reports to VP, Commercial, Renewable Products North America (RP NA) and guides a high-performing end to end regional operations team in day-to-day supply, sales, and trading operations based on Neste strategy, values, and business requirements.

You will collaborate with both external and internal stakeholders globally and be the regional contact point for all regional businesses in terms of execution. Our work emphasizes accountability, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Reasons to joinWe operate in an inspiring and evolving business environment as a global leader in renewable fuels. We contribute to Neste's success by living our values every day: we care, we have courage, we cooperate.

We prioritize safety at all times and in every location. We strive to create a positive and impactful work environment.

Transformation brings new possibilities and fosters our courage and curiosity. As a global company, we support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities. Collaboration is key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working. We work at the office at least three days a week to ensure seamless teamwork and a sense of belonging.

In addition we offer locally...
  • Competitive compensation and bonus program
  • 100% company-paid health and dental insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with 7% company match and 5.2% profit share (after 90 days)
  • Paid leave
  • Hybrid way of working: 3 days in office, 2 days remote
  • A caring and supportive group of colleagues who share Neste's values of We Care, We have Courage and We Cooperate!

More about the jobYour role in our team

  • End to end responsible for sales, supply and terminal and blending operations, vendor settlement management, bio-compliance and bio-criteria, inventory, logistics coordination & planning
  • Drives efficiency and measurable continual improvement across the Operations organisation (productivity, cost savings, etc..)
  • Ensures right team size incorporating business growth, complexity and process efficiency while delivering maximum commercial value regionally.
  • Team leadership and management: attention to team wellbeing and capability development, inspires continual improvement, manages performance, sets goals and action plans aligned with strategy and ensures execution
  • Liaises with operational excellence team and peers on best in class processes, KPIs and implementation
  • Proactively leads regional development, competence growth and commercial initiatives
  • Exhibits a strong commitment to safety: strengthens safety culture, promotes safety leadership principles and acts as an daily safety example
  • Leads team according to Neste leadership model and inspires team to achieve best customer/supplier experience in an efficient way, while following global processes


Keys to success in this role
  • Degree in business, logistics, or similar studies, and/or equivalent years of relevant experience in the petroleum or renewable industry
  • Experience in a senior position in operations, logistics or international commodities leading multifunctional teams
  • Aligned with Neste values and safety-oriented mindset
  • Proficiency in English, written and oral; other languages an asset
  • Business and result oriented
  • Proven leadership and change management skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and adapt in changing situations
  • Flexible, responsible, proactive and independent approach to work
  • Strong cross-functional communication, collaboration and relationship management skills along an ability to interact positively in an international environment
  • General ERP system knowledge; Google office products and Salesforce a plus


Let's get you startedWe look forward to receiving your CV and application. The recruitment process will include interviews and an aptitude assessment.

To ensure security and confidentiality, please submit your application through our recruitment system, as we are unable to consider applications sent via email.

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