Cargo and Trading Operator

Job Description

Be part of a world class team starting a new business area in Circle K

Every year, Circle K is selling 60 billion Liters of fuels across our vast network in Europe, supplying our customers with a big variety of fuel qualities through our network.

Circle K has established a commercial energy trading capacity to further commercialize and develop our fuel activities in our markets. This required a change in the way we operate, how we set up our support functions, adapt our IT systems and more.  A vital part of the initiative was to establish a designated commercial capacity in Geneva under a new company – Circle K Energy Trading. This capacity manages the commercial decision making and trading activities across Europe.

Therefore, we are looking for a fuel professional who is willing to try something new, take an entrepreneurial step, still being supported by a strong fundament of fuel retail legacy in our markets and is ready to join Circle K as:

CARGO AND TRADING OPERATOR (WORKING WITH FUEL SUPPLY AND TRADING)

Type of Employment: Permanent

Location: Riga, Latvia

Visa requirements: A valid work permit from the EU/EEA (relocation assistance is not provided)

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Work with refined products and its components (diesel fuels, gasoline, aviation fuel, LPG, fuel additives and bio components) for the different Circle K markets

• Manage 3rd party trading storages across Europe together with Traders

• For 3rd party trading storages perform import, exports and blending operations

• Execute shipping program (vessels, barges) as per Terminal Operations and Traders requirements

• Perform vetting, terminal clearance, sanction check for vessels as per internal policy and procedures

• Work together with Marine Charterer and optimize vessel rotation and freight cost

• Initiate, validate and follow on demurrage cases for vessels

• Instruct quality inspectors, shipping agents, vessel master

• Control cost related to external services: inspections, agents, etc.

• Work with trading risk management system (ETRM Symphony), update inputs for import related data needed for daily hedging and stock position controls

• Run and control predefined analysis and reporting

• Participate in relevant improvement projects

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Preferable degree or experience in Logistics, Maritime Academy, Supply Chain Management or related field

• Experience with ERP system and Risk management or Anaplan system will be considered as an advantage

• Knowledge of shipping operations will be considered as an advantage

• Good communication skills in combination with fluent English language for cooperation with colleagues in Europe

• Organized, stress resistant, goal-oriented and proactive personality

• Strong analytical skills and commercial mindset

• Readiness to support business in critical situations outside office hours

WHY WORK WITH US

• For 5 years in a row, Circle K Business Centre has been awarded 1st place in the 'CV-Online TOP Employer – International Business Services category'

• Monthly salary starting from: 2200 Eur gross

• Covered tariff plan for your mobile phone

• Health insurance

• Employee discounts in our stores

• And more

At Circle K, our culture is shaped by our team members and how we treat each other. Our guiding principles are the core values we live by and inform all our actions and business decisions. You can find them at Values and Culture | Circle K. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

INTERESTED?

We encourage you to apply by October 13, 2025. The candidates will be reviewed on continuous basis.

We are looking forward to your application

Circle K Business Centre SIA  

PVN Nr: LV

Duntes iela 6, Rīga, Latvija LV-1013