Commercial Operational Excellence Specialist
trafigura
| Company | trafigura |
| Category | Operations & Admin |
| Location | Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Mid |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 27 Jun 2026 |
| Last verified | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (workday) |
Description
Function:
The Supply & Commercial Analyst supports commercial and supply decision-making through reporting, forecasting, CRM management, commercial analytics, and operational improvement initiatives. The role acts as a key coordination point between Commercial, Supply, Customer Service, and global support teams to drive performance, operational efficiency, and business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Commercial Reporting & Performance Analysis
• Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly commercial reports, including volume, margin, LOB, and terminal performance.
• Analyse sales and commercial performance trends and provide actionable insights.
• Conduct ad hoc analysis to support commercial growth and decision-making.
Commercial Support & Tender Coordination
• Maintain commercial data, contract summaries, and customer records across B2B, Retail, Aviation, and Lubricants.
• Support contract renewal processes and maintain visibility on key commercial agreements.
• Track tender opportunities and prepare commercial offers and tender submissions.
• Prepare and edit weekly commercial review presentations and related business updates.
Forecasting & Business Planning
• Coordinate sales inputs for budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Consolidate and share forecasts with Supply and Business Support teams.
• Analyse actual vs forecast performance and identify key drivers behind variances.
• Assist the Supply manager with the supply planning across the network.
CRM & Commercial Excellence
• Lead CRM review sessions and drive improved pipeline quality and system utilisation.
• Act as PNG focal point for CRM administration, user training, access management, and system support.
• Coordinate with global and IT teams on CRM enhancements and digitalisation initiatives.
Operational Improvement & Cross-Functional Coordination
• Coordinate capture and reporting of Operational Improvement (OI) initiatives across PNG.
• Support process improvement and operational excellence programs.
• Act as a key liaison between Commercial, Supply, Finance, Customer Service, and global support teams.
Requirements:
Qualifications & Experience:
• Degree in Business, Commerce, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
• Experience in commercial analysis, reporting, supply, or business support roles.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role; preferably from a fuel or fast – phase industry such as Fast-Moving Consumer Goods, Manufacturing and Logistics.
• Candidates outside of the above industries with a background or degree in Computer Science or Data Analytics with a strong commercial focus may also be considered.
Skills
• Advanced computer proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools
• Strong business and commercial understanding with exposure to sales operations
• Effective stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills
• Strong teamwork and collaboration capability across cross-functional teams
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Fluency in English and local language(s)
Core Competencies
• Strong numerical and analytical capability
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Collaboration, partnership, and teamwork mindset
• Innovation and continuous improvement orientation
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Good organizational and planning capability
Key Relationships:
• Internal - Management, Sales Team, Business Support Management Team, Finance & Operations Teams
• External – Customers, Retail Partners.