Quality & Logistics Optimizer

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In our values-led culture, you'll have the opportunity to power your progress while helping develop the energy solutions of today and tomorrow.

• Quality & Logistics Optimizer (Blender)
• Rotterdam - Weena, Netherlands
• Full time
• Regular
• Posting Start Date: October 23, 2026

What's the role

As a Quality & Logistics Optimizer (Blender), you will play a key role in ensuring products are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with quality requirements. Working at the intersection of Trading and Operations, you will gain exposure to how blending, logistics, and commercial decisions come together to create value across the supply chain.

In this role, you will support blending strategies, monitor product quality, and help optimize operational performance to meet customer and business requirements. You will work closely with traders, operators, and industry experts while gaining exposure to logistics activities across terminals, vessels, barges, trucks, and ship-to-ship (STS) operations throughout Europe.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop both technical and commercial capabilities within Trading & Supply. Through collaboration with colleagues across Trading, Operations, external partners, Shell-owned assets, and Joint Venture (JV) refineries, you will learn how to balance commercial opportunities with operational realities while contributing to safe, reliable, and optimized business outcomes.

What you'll be doing

• Support the development and execution of blending strategies to meet product quality specifications and business objectives.
• Monitor product quality and operational performance to ensure compliance with standards and customer requirements.
• Contribute to the optimization of logistics and supply chain activities across terminals, vessels, barges, trucks, and ship-to-ship (STS) operations.
• Collaborate with traders, operators, and stakeholders to support efficient and reliable product movements across Europe.
• Assist in evaluating operational and commercial opportunities while balancing quality, cost, and supply considerations.
• Work with Shell-owned assets, Joint Venture (JV) refineries, and external partners to support day-to-day operational activities.
• Analyze operational data and provide insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Learn and apply knowledge of customs, regulatory requirements, and industry standards that impact supply chain operations.
• Build an understanding of trading operations, commercial agreements, and the role logistics plays in value creation.
• Contribute to delivering safe, reliable, and optimized outcomes while developing technical and commercial expertise in Trading & Supply.

What you bring

• Basic understanding of product quality specifications, blending principles, and optimization concepts, with a strong willingness to develop technical expertise.
• Foundational knowledge of terminal operations, storage, logistics, and supply chain processes gained through studies, internships, or relevant projects.
• Interest in commercial and trading activities, with a desire to learn about trading operations, commercial agreements, and contract structures.
• Awareness of customs and regulatory requirements, including excise status and CN codes, and an interest in understanding their impact on business operations.
• Commercial mindset with an interest in value creation, cost optimization, and business performance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate information and propose practical solutions.
• Ability to make sound decisions and prioritize effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills, with confidence in engaging both internal and external partners.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and a proactive approach to delivering high-quality results.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset with a passion for learning.
• Ability to work independently while recognizing when to seek guidance and support.
• Resilience, flexibility, and a hands-on attitude with a willingness to step outside your comfort zone to learn and contribute.
• Enthusiasm for developing a broad understanding of trading, operations, logistics, and commercial activities within an international business environment.

What we offer

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

• Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.
• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.
• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.
• Achieve your balance in a value-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.
• Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working.
• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.
• Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.
• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams.
• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.