Commercial Operations Specialist
Job Description
Duties:
LNG Logistics & Scheduling
- Coordinate long-term and short-term cargo lifting schedules in partnership with global affiliates and terminal operators
- Manage schedule updates, changes, and operational disruptions while maintaining continuous alignment across stakeholders
- Monitor cargo volumes, inventory positions, and operational variances (e.g., fuel, loss, and balancing metrics)
- Ensure contractual obligations are met through timely notices, reporting, and analysis
- Act as a key liaison for cross-regional teams, including participation in regular coordination calls
- Oversee the scheduling and execution of hydrocarbon product liftings
- Track production volumes and allocate sales across multiple counterparties
- Coordinate transportation logistics and nomination planning
- Partner with finance teams to monitor credit exposure and ensure compliance with payment protections
- Support long-term continuity and efficiency of sales operations
- Track vessel movements, arrival timelines, and pre-arrival requirements
- Coordinate ship compatibility reviews, vetting processes, and documentation readiness
- Support cargo documentation processes, including surveyor report reviews
- Maintain detailed shipment records and assist in demurrage calculations
- Participate in on-call rotations to support urgent operational needs
- Input and maintain transaction data within trading and risk management platforms
- Update forecasts and reconcile actual cargo volumes post-lifting
- Create and validate transaction records for cargoes and logistics services
- Troubleshoot system issues and ensure data accuracy across platforms
- Maintain organized repositories of contracts, correspondence, and operational data
- Support close-out processes for cargoes and shipments
- Assist with internal reporting and stakeholder communications
- Participate in emergency response and business continuity initiatives
- Ensure timely completion of export filings and regulatory documentation
- Support compliance with applicable energy and trade reporting requirements
- Maintain accurate reporting records and coordinate across internal teams
Required:
- Experience in energy, commodities, logistics, or a similar operational environment
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills with high attention to detail
- Background in LNG, natural gas, or energy trading operations
- Experience with ETRM or comparable systems
- Familiarity with marine logistics, terminal operations, or cargo scheduling
- Exposure to regulatory reporting in energy markets
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills with high attention to detail
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Meet The Recruiter
Molly Gutierrez, CPC
Direct Hire Recruiting Manager
I began my career with Burnett in 2012, shortly after graduating with a degree in hospitality. My passion for serving people naturally led me into recruiting, where I discovered how rewarding it is to connect top talent with the right opportunities.
Today, I lead our Accounting & Supply Chain Direct-Hire recruiting team while continuing to partner directly with clients and candidates. I specialize in placing Houston professionals across accounting, finance, and supply chain—ranging from staff-level talent to senior leadership and C-suite roles.
What I enjoy most is building lasting relationships and ensuring every placement is the right fit for both sides. My goal is always a true win-win: helping companies strengthen their teams and candidates achieve meaningful career growth.
Candidate Reviews
"Molly was very attentive and listened to what my needs and expectations were for finding a new job. She was friendly, supportive and very helpful the entire process. I would definitely work with her again in the future and would recommend her to others."
"Truthfully, I consulted with many staffing agencies but Molly with Burnett was far and away the most approachable, honest, and easiest to work with. There was a constant feedback loop from the first time we connected through starting my new position."
Client Testimonial:
"Molly at Burnett has been a strategic recruitment partner in assisting with successfully hiring specific accounting/ finance resources. She is incredibly responsive and understands our company culture. She consistently prioritizes new requests and presents candidates in a timely manner. Her dedication to the process and to her clients is impeccable. "
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