Business Development - Base Oil
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Maritime Studies, or a related field is required.
- Four to five years of relevant experience in base oil trading, shipping operations, or related logistics functions is required.
- Hands-on experience with chartering processes and shipping operational documentation is required.
- Knowledge of Incoterms and international trade practices is desirable.
- The role requires coordination with multiple stakeholders in operations and supply chain.
- The role requires attention to detail in documentation and compliance with trade regulations.
- Trade base oil in bulk, flexibags, ex-tank, and tank truck arrangements.
- Support ship chartering duties, including charter party agreements and fixture negotiations.
- Handle post-fixture cargo operations by coordinating with cargo surveyors, shipping agents, brokers, and terminal operators.
- Prepare and manage trading and cargo documentation, including Delivery Orders, Bills of Lading, Purchase Orders, and Voyage Orders.
- Oversee storage tank operations, ensuring accurate stock maintenance and inventory control.
- Manage bulk vessel operations, including loading and unloading activities and bulk cargo transportation.
- Ensure smooth execution of import and export procedures, including the application of Incoterms and related documentation.
- Knowledge of Incoterms and international trade practices.
About the company
SingFuels provides global energy solutions and serves as a bunker trader based in Singapore, handling Fuel Oil, Gas Oil, Base Oil, Lubricants, Carbon Credits, Petrochemicals, and more for customers worldwide. It buys and sells marine fuels and related products across 350+ ports, building relationships with customers and suppliers through local knowledge and operational excellence, with dedicated contacts for bunkers, cargo, base oil, and careers. SingFuels differentiates itself as Singapore’s largest homegrown bunker trader, backed by a history of efficiency, trust and transparency, a global footprint across five continents, and industry recognition including Enterprise 50 awards (2018–2023) and Statista fastest-growing company (2020–2023), with the CEO recognized as Executive of The Year in 2021. Its goal is to continue expanding in the marine fuels space and related adjacencies while maintaining strong partnerships, reliable service, and sustainable practices.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Downtown Core, Singapore
Founded
2012
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- October 2025 ISCC certification enables traceable biofuel trading and strengthens sustainability credibility.
- March 2026 Amit Dingwani hire from Axiom Global adds operational depth in Dubai.
- Sing Fuels' 2026 expansion signals active investment ahead of offshore and decarbonization demand.
What critics are saying
- Sing Fuels lost the Lila Shanghai bunker claim, exposing collection and lien enforcement risk.
- Alternative fuel demand may undershoot Sing Fuels' April 2026 desk buildout and biofuel bet.
- If low-carbon bunkering adoption stalls, Sing Fuels' differentiation in New Fuels becomes stranded.
What makes SingFuels unique
- Sing Fuels calls itself Singapore's largest homegrown global bunkering brand in 2025.
- March 2026 Dubai Centre of Excellence standardizes operations across its trading and supply network.
- April 2026 New Fuels and Offshore Desks expand bunker, offshore, and biofuel capabilities.
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