Join Vopak in Asia & Middle East. Make an impact.

Your role and impact:

As our Stock Controller, you will be responsible for the day to day stock administration and planning to ensure safe, smooth and efficient operations in the terminal and to meet customer standards and expectations.

Are you ready to make an impact on our growing business in our region? Read on to find out more about this exciting job opportunity!

A rewarding place to work

A career at Vopak means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to be a part of a visionary, global tank storage services leader with a heritage of over 400 years and work with some of the brightest minds in the industry. We embrace inclusion and diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment, which is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success. Besides a competitive salary package, we offer a comprehensive benefits program comprising health insurance, parental leave and wellness activities.

Who are we?

Vopak is the world’s leading independent tank storage company, operating 71 terminals in 23 countries. We store vital products such as chemicals, oils, gases, LNG and biofuels with care. With a focus on sustainability, we ensure safe, clean and efficient storage and handling of bulk liquid products and gases for our customers. By doing so, we enable the delivery of products vital for the energy, chemicals and food & agriculture industries, and to our daily lives. As a progressive and growing company, we continue transforming our portfolio and position our company strategically towards more sustainable forms of energy and feedstocks for example hydrogen and CO2.

We are committed to develop key infrastructure solutions for the world’s changing energy systems, while simultaneously investing in digitalization and innovation. Vopak is listed on the Euronext Amsterdam and is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the smooth and safe execution of all stock administration and planning
Manage day-to-day Stock administration and planning, workflow scheduling, and inter-departmental communication to ensure safe, smooth and efficient operations
Lead in effective stock briefings and ensure key management objectives are communicated in a timely manner
Ensure proper reconciliation providing clarity of terminal stock status and follow up actions to the Terminal management team and finance department
Lead the team in troubleshooting and problem solving in variance control
Act as Independent Stock controller when assigned by the Operations / Terminal manager
Work closely with Shift Team Leader on stock hand-over and control
Reduce Ship shore variance
Own the Terminal Inventory management system
Participate in the integration of the DCS upgrade for 100% automate and digitalize stock reporting
Assist current Vessel Variance Management by further progressing on analyze & explain loading and discharge performance
Use data management systems to access specific information as required
Participate on Terminal stock audit
Manage stock inventory and reporting, traceability and transparency principle
Track budgets and report variances on stock inventory
Responsible for Finance reporting and monthly meetings
Produce the Chemical & Gas stock reports in the spreadsheet
Improve on Handbook reporting
Participate in the variance control and has tabulated reports to convince customers on the variance in the terminal
Prepare reports for Internal / External customer on variance management
Ensure compliance of local regulatory and company’s standards
Manage and prepare for all audits, e.g. customers stock audits , variance audits
Ensure compliance with Product Movement Standards and Stock Management Standards
Display good Process Safety knowledge and exhibit
Responsible for the review of stock to ensure they are in compliance with SOP
Responsible to call out any anomalies in the stock and report any anomalies to Operations Manager
Deliver customer expectations and standards
Deliver on customers' expectations and requirements in a timely manner
Participation in Customer Operation Review
Address concerns from customers, discuss with Operations Manager and create presentation materials to answer to customers’ expectations and queries in a professional way
Help to manage internal customers by carrying out standard activities and providing support to others
Use the external communications channel to access and supply specific stock information
Train and supervise Operations team members on stock management
Coach and train Operations team members in performance improvements in stock management.
Initiate continuous improvement programs in terminal operations
Identify and train two Operations Team as stock controller
Train on loss control management in terminal
Support other terminals to validate their stock management

Requirements:

At least 3 GCE ‘O’ Level Credits (including a Science subject) / NITEC or Diploma in Chemical Process Technology
At least 3 years experience as a Terminal Operator with in depth knowledge in chemicals, petroleum and gas
Experience in similar industry and terminal operations
Wealth of hands-on knowledge of terminal operations and in depth site-specific knowledge
In depth knowledge of products, equipment and a seasoned SHE expert
Ability to manage multiple party communication and operate under stressful environments.
Ability to plan and analyse issues
Ability to train people in a systematic way
Ability to manage demanding customer requirements.
Proficient in Excel/Spreadsheet skills and possess basic analytical skills.
Detail oriented
Teamwork
Trustworthy and reliable

How to apply?

Are you the Stock Controller we are looking for? We are interested in learning more about you. Apply to be part of our Operations team. To send your application, click the 'apply' button. For more information about the vacancy, please email hrasia@vopak.com

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This Job Description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may cover other related duties to meet the ongoing organizational needs.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The successful candidate will be awarded a local employment contract.

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