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Road Transport Value Optimiser

Shell
Istanbul - Esentepe Posted Jul 23, 2026
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Road Transport Value Optimiser

Road Transport Value Optimiser page is loaded Road Transport Value Optimiser Apply locations Istanbul - Esentepe time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id R207072, Türkiye Job Family Group: Downstream Supply Chain Worker Type: Regular Posting Start Date: July 23, 2026 Business Unit: Trading and Supply Experience Level: Experienced Professionals

Job Description: Proposition Trading and Supply’s Distribution Operations & Midstream business plays a critical role in delivering value within Downstream & Renewables, driving towards our ultimate potential as a true integrator of choice, be it with Upstream, Downstream, or third-party customers. Distribution Operations is at the heart of Shell’s Downstream & Renewables businesses, supplying fuel and energy products to a wide portfolio of customers, including Mobility, Aviation, CRT, as well as being involved in the fast-emerging areas of RNG, LNG and Hydrogen. We maximize the value of our existing assets and relentlessly pursue solutions that enable greater commercial value and reduce carbon intensity while upholding world class safety performance and risk management. We drive digital and automation solutions to create assets of the future. Through our road transport and terminal strategies, we aspire to deliver more value with less emissions whilst building greater resilience in supply chain volatility to thrive in the Energy Transition.

Dimensions At Shell Distribution Operations and Road Transport Turkiye, we are committed to delivering value to our Business Partners through efficient, safe, and sustainable road transport operations. Our focus extends beyond profit; we champion safety, environmental responsibility, and exceptional service delivery. Turkiye Road Transport operates as a business unit generating an annual value of $5-6 million. The Road Transport Manager holds full ownership and is accountable for delivering business outcomes. RT Manager owns 6 Contracts with 3 Haulers operating under 3 different modes (1) NDOS – Lane rate, (2) NDOS - "Fixed & Variable", (3) Mode 1. Annual contract value approx. $35-40mln Turkiye Road Transport Works in 8 different geographical regions Carries 2.6 Mln m3 product with 3 Haulers Drives more than 22 Mln kms per annum with app. 200 trucks Delivers product to both VMI and Non-VMI Mobility Dealers

Where You Fit In? As the Road Transport Value Optimizer, you will be a key contributor in the Road Transport team, responsible for supporting the team in promoting value delivery, optimising performance and tracking delivery of the Continuous Improvement funnel. This role is part of the RT organisation and reports to the RT Manager. It is an individual contributor position that plays an active role in enabling operational efficiency and preventing commercial value leakage as well as managing and leading special projects.

What is the Role? The position will support the RT team through a combination of Project Management, analytical insights, and liaising with Contract Managers and key stakeholders to unlock supply chain value. The objective is to deliver the transition to a Performance and Risk-based organisation while supporting the maximisation of commercial value in contract management. Some of the accountabilities include:

  • Manage and lead special projects transforming from Fit4 ideation to value delivery of high commercial value.
  • Complete monthly end closure performance file (MEC), (Cost to serve monthly analysis) followed by a detailed analysis providing insights on improvement opportunities
  • Leads the usage /rolling out of Fit 4 and play a key role in training and onboarding team members in using Fit 4 and monitoring UP PBI dashboards.
  • Ensures a healthy value and ideation funnel in Fit 4, tracking CI delivery by RT Contractors and updating performance against target.
  • Support RT Contract Managers / RT Manager with quarterly Business Performance Reviews (BPRs)
  • Delivering Monthly Haulier data into haulier scorecards, extracted from freight process and TMP platform.
  • Acting and leading the interface between Road Transport Team and Finance Teams across the globe to enable a seamless haulier payment process
  • Leads annual T&R process and further on quarterly and monthly financial appraisals for Road Transport
  • Conducts freight assurance reviews to prevent any commercial value leakages
  • Managing damage claims, i.e. due to product x-overs
  • Identify areas for performance optimization and deliver improvements (E2E value opportunities as well as cost and efficiency challenges)
  • Contribute to ambitious Cluster RT cost budget, value creation, service levels working in seamless collaboration with Finance, relevant classes of business, Supply and New Business Integration
  • Take an active role in the road transport tenders by leading and providing offer evaluations and input for contract negotiations.

Special Challenges: Deliver year on year value improvements by demonstrating a strong commercial acumen Work seamless in a work environment with multiple stakeholders Have a strong “can-do” mindset and bringing innovative ideas to the team

What We Need from You Professional Competencies:

  • Has a good appreciation of commercial levers.
  • Experience in Supply Chain is a benefit
  • Strong sense of curiosity to drive continuous improvement with an eagerness to learn
  • Highly numeric and analytical, able to distill information and translate to valuable driven insights
  • Good communication, engagement and stakeholder management skills
  • You will champion a Learner Mindset in all aspects of your role. You will be building and growing trust with internal stakeholders as well as with external stakeholders.
  • You will be excellent at stakeholder management and business partnering as you drive joined up value delivery.
  • Language proficiencies: English: Fluent (spoken & written)

Note: if you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that under-represented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply. Please review how much of below is relevant for TR-DISCLAIMER:

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