Operations Coordinator

Are you our next creator of change?

Do you want to be part of creating solutions for mitigating climate change? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel. Together we will accelerate transformation for a more sustainable future.

We are looking for you,

Commercial Operations Coordinator to join our Operations team in Melbourne, Australia.

You will independently & proactively coordinate & drive day-to-day operations including inventory, based on commercial, service &/or terminal contracts in the domestic & international oil & renewable business securing Neste’s position in the end to end supply chain.

In this job you will be part of the Global Commercial Operations team and work closely with both external & internal stakeholders. Your external stakeholders mainly will be suppliers, ship owners, customs brokers, storage terminals, inspectors, agents & other service providers

You will independently & proactively manage:

• Dedicated day-to-day operations, contract execution, sustainability criteria management, inventory quality & quantity monitoring. Sharing live information to all relevant stakeholders to minimize exposure & optimize contract performance, adding value & ensuring compliance

• Desk instructions documented and kept up-to date. Inventory management & reconciliation in compliance with Neste principles & processes

• Proactive internal & external collaboration & communication ensuring optimal contract performance. 

Together with you and your expertise, we can make an impact today and keep our promises for tomorrow.

Reasons to join

Real impact right now. We create solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. We live by our values every day; we care, we have courage, we cooperate.

Safety and caring. We value safety always and everywhere. We want our work to feel good and do good. At Neste, we nurture a culture where everyone is welcome and feels safe, respected and encouraged to be their unique true selves.

Exciting growth. Transformation brings new possibilities, fostering both courage and curiosity. As a global company, collaboration is the key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working. We support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities.

More about the job

Impact to Neste strategy and the expected business impact:

Direct impact to Neste financial reporting & targets through efficient operations, inventory management & meeting market sustainability compliance regulation. Safety, customer & supplier experience is secured.

Number one challenge faced in the role:

Dynamic environment & requirement for timely operations; contract execution, inventory management, up-to-date system entries, demanding problem solving, continuous & last minute changes. Global work environment challenges with different time zones & out of office hours availability.

Decisions that can be made independently:

Operative decisions in accordance with the commercial contracts, Neste guidelines & procedures

Keys to success in this role / The best combination to succeed in this role:

• Compatible with Neste’s vision, values and strategy

• Knowledge & understanding of  the oil, renewable, circular industry and international commodity business 

• Knowledge & understanding of the supply chain workflow, operations, inventory, logistics, various modes of transport & efficient ways of carrying out operations

• Commercial awareness - ability to understand drivers of the commercial trade & associated p&l.

• Comprehensive ERP systems knowledge, including reporting and analytical tools

• Good & proactive communication & collaboration skills; fluency in written & oral English, preferably also local language skills

• Performance & result driven with accuracy & attention to detail. Adaptable to changing environments

• Ability to work under pressure, respond to the dynamic & demanding requirements of the international oil and renewable markets

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant area, e.g. from business or technology / or significant post qualification experience

Let’s get you started

We look forward to receiving your CV and application (with a salary request) by November 30.

If you have any questions regarding the process or the position, please get in touch with Margarita Pilyugina, Commercial Operations Manager via email Margarita.pilyugina@neste.com.

Due to security and confidentiality, please submit your application through our recruitment system. Applications sent via email will not be considered.

We will do our best to contact you within 2  weeks after the application time has ended. The recruitment process will include interviews and a possible aptitude assessment. (The person selected for the position must pass a health examination including a drug test. A security clearance is obtained with your consent.)

Neste in brief

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) creates solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. The company is the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, enabling its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste refines waste, residues and other renewable raw materials to high-quality renewable fuels at its refineries located on three continents. The company’s annual renewable fuels production capacity will be increased to 6.8 million tons in 2027.

Neste has high standards for sustainability and the company has consistently been recognized by several leading sustainability indices. In 2024, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 20.6 billion. Read more: neste.com