Advisor, Commodity Trade Flows

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Phillips 66 has been operating in the UK for over 65 years and we are as excited about our future as we are proud of our past. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the environment we create and how we work together. 

Our company is built on values of safety, honour and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, cultivate an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and pursue excellence.

Our employees are the heart of our success, and there is a reason why we continue to attract great talent and it’s not just the excellent benefits package, or the opportunities for personal growth, it’s also the caring and committed culture of the organisation that makes everyone feel like they can bring their authentic self to work and be truly part of our team. 

Basic Purpose / Accountabilities

The Advisor, Commodity Trade Flows (Ship Tracking) provides the commodity trading group with an updated daily view of imports and exports associated grades, volumes, origination, destination and expected arrival/departure times. The updated report will clearly indicate day/day and flow changes to highlight moves in the market. In addition, this position will support ad hoc requests from cross-functional units, traders, and desk heads. The role will require strong communication and collaboration with the products analyst, physical traders and other flows analysts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use available AIS (Automatic Identification System) and satellite tracking tools to monitor the location, speed, and route of ships.
• Evaluate cargo types, grades, volumes, and vessel capacities. This includes becoming familiar with commodity types.
• Documenting and communicating incidents such as delays, dock closures, route deviations, major weather events or emergencies to traders.
• Operate and maintain tracking systems, software, and databases used for monitoring ships and cargo. Maintain data integrity of all gathered information.
• Integrate data from multiple sources (e.g., AIS data, port authorities, Kpler, traders, Ship brokers) to provide a comprehensive view of shipping activities.
• Document the commodity fixtures, fixed fixtures, failed fixtures, vessels missed from prior updates and diversions with grade, volumes and expected timing.
• Build partnerships and work collaboratively with others, across commodity desks, office locations and support functions in projects aimed at enhancing tracking capabilities and improving data accuracy,.
• Provide data that can be incorporated within the commodity supply / demand balances.
• Eventually work to accurately forecast flows based on arbs, vessel positioning and acquired knowledge in the role.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Ability and skill to determine and analyze trends from data that is collected to assist in compiling reports that will help in decision-making.
• Ability and skill to create reports, and review reports created by others, for various audiences as relevant, in a lucid and effective manner, keeping in mind the purpose of reports.
• Knowledge and expertise in analytical and scientific software.
• Knowledge and expertise in business intelligence and data analysis tools and techniques.
• Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform, and model data to discover useful information, inform conclusions, and support decision-making.
• Ability to interpret data by examining patterns, trends, relationships, and implications to draw meaningful conclusions and answer critical questions.
• Ability to assimilate and understand data and information from various sources in order to draw appropriate conclusions and make relevant recommendations.
• Ability to express ideas, request actions, formulate plans, & policies by means of clear and effective verbal communications.
• Ability to analyze and interpret trends and movements in energy markets, leveraging data and market intelligence to identify opportunities, and inform strategic trading decisions
• Ability and skill to acquire, organize, and process data in order to fulfill business objectives.
• Ability and skill to understand numerical concepts and use them to carry out mathematical operations e.g. in order to analyze reports.

SKILLS 

• Legally authorized to work in the United Kingdom
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 1 or more year(s) of commercial, marine, and/or energy industry experience
• Intermediate or greater proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Prior marine commercial experience
• Ability to understand complex data sets and confidence to make probability based calls on future flows.

We are on an exciting journey, are you ready to join us?

Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and our communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the environment we create and how we work together. We have been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign, U.S. Department of Labor and the Military Times for our continued commitment to inclusive practices and policies in the hiring and retention of those in the LGBTQ+ community and military veterans. Our company is built on values of safety, honor and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, cultivate an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and pursue excellence.

Learn more about Phillips 66 and how we are working to meet the world's energy needs today and tomorrow, by visiting phillips66.com.

To be considered:

In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of 29th May 2026.

Phillips 66 is an Equal Opportunity Employer