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Products Trading Analyst

Category

Engineering

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Kampala, Uganda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

Open

Employer / Company

Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC) logo
Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC)
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Description (Public)

Responsible for the collection, review, and analysis of petroleum products trading business information and data, including supply and demand dynamics, as well as related external/global market, logistical, and geo-political information to enhance business decision making, risk mitigations, and timely interventions to supply/demand movements and responsiveness to key stakeholders for the sustainable implementation of the business.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Conduct market surveys and carry out supply and demand analyses to inform optimal sourcing and stocking of petroleum products.
  • Continuously monitor and analyse the end-to-end process of importation, supply, and delivery of petroleum products to the OMCs including the related customer feedback to identify areas of improvement to facilitate operational efficiency.
  • Continuously monitor and review global petroleum products supply, demand, and logistical information and provide timely reports to inform decision making and optimization of trading opportunities to enhance delivery of the company business objectives.
  • Support the Products Trading Manager in reviewing and validating information received from various stakeholders, especially the supply partners, OMCs, and key enabling service providers, especially KPC and terminal operators providing services to the trading business.
  • Participate in the development of a pricing strategy for the trading of petroleum products to optimally deliver the annual business targets.
  • Provide technical input to the business support functions in collaboration to analyse trading business and operations processes to achieve continuous business processes improvements and achieve desired automation in line with the corporate strategic direction.
  • Provide support to monitor trends in petroleum products’ specifications, technology, industry performance and market requirements and implement approved initiatives to keep pace with the product specification trends for the sustainability of the business.
  • Support the Trading Team to analyse the performance of the OMCs to inform the customer portfolio management initiative to ensure service prioritization of key customers and support the growth of the identified indigenous OMCs to meet the national content objectives.
  • Support the Trading Operations Team to analyse the end-to-end logistical operations and identify areas for optimization of the processes to inform continuous improvements and efficiency.
  • Support the Products Trading Manager in analysing performance data and related information to guide engagements and timely information sharing with key products trading stakeholders to achieve the desired stake-holding objectives/outcomes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams within UNOC to encourage idea generation and building of company-wide business linkages to achieve desired strategic goals.

Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor(s).

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

  • Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Statistics, Engineering, Information Technology, Business Studies, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
  • A minimum of four (4) years demonstrable working experience in business information/performance analysis, supply chain analysis, financial analysis or related
  • Relevant specialised training in Petroleum Products Trading will be an added advantage.
  • Demonstrated experience in petroleum products or crude oil information/data analysis will be added advantage.


Skills and Competencies

  • Market Data Review and Analysis
  • Price and Logistical Modelling
  • Proficiency in IT Systems
  • Research and Knowledge Management
  • Business Reporting Skills
  • Analytical Problem Solving
  • Negotiation and Presentation skills


Please note that successful candidates MUST be willing and ready to work in any UNOC’s office location.

How to Apply

About Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC)
The Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC) is a state-owned enterprise established in 2015 under the Petroleum Acts of 2013, with the mandate to manage Uganda's commercial interests in the petroleum sector and ensure the resource is exploited sustainably. UNOC's purpose is encapsulated in its statement: "Creating Value for Generations." The company has garnered recognition for its strategic performance management, notably receiving the Balanced Scorecard Institute’s 2023 Award for Excellence, highlighting its strong leadership and organizational alignment. UNOC fosters a culture of innovation and professionalism, offering employees opportunities for holistic development across strategic, operational, and leadership dimensions. Regularly, the company announces job openings in various departments, with details available on their careers page. Since its inception, UNOC has evolved by integrating sustainability into its corporate strategy, aligning with at least 11 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Operating from its headquarters in Kampala, UNOC's vision is to be an innovative and profitable company operating across the petroleum value chain for the benefit of all Ugandans. The company's core values include innovation, integrity, and sustainability. Through its corporate social responsibility initiatives, UNOC is committed to delivering strategic programs that foster long-term relationships with local communities.

Mission

UNOC’s mission is to drive sustainable growth of the oil and gas sector through strategic partnerships and champion national participation in petroleum activities.

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