Senior Manager, Commercial Operations

World Kinect•Guaynabo, PR

About The Position

At World Kinect, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive. Senior Manager, Commercial Operations - World Fuel Location: Guaynabo, Puerto Rico The Senior Manager, Commercial Operations is a high‑impact leadership role at the center of Puerto Rico’s energy and aviation supply chain. You will oversee the full commercial supply operation for the island—combining strategy, analytics, logistics, customer leadership, and operational excellence in one of the region’s most fast‑moving markets. This is a unique opportunity to lead a mission‑critical business for World Fuel while working closely with local partners, government entities, airport stakeholders, and global supply teams.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in international business, supply chain, logistics, inventory management, commercial operations, customer support, or P&L management.
Experience supervising or leading teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Strong analytical and operational problem‑solving skills.
Excellent communication abilities and strong command of English.
High emotional intelligence and cultural fluency, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Solid understanding of supply chain processes, logistics, and financial drivers.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of vessel and truck logistics, fuel inventory management, and (ideal but not required) jet fuel farm operations.
Customer‑focused mindset with the ability to manage high‑stakes, time‑sensitive decisions.

Responsibilities

Lead inventory planning and optimization across multiple supply points to ensure reliability, accuracy, and cost efficiency.
Oversee vessel scheduling, port operations, truck logistics, and product movement to maintain safe and compliant operations.
Manage fleet operations, transportation planning, and cost control initiatives.
Drive supply decisions aligned with market conditions, customer demand, and P&L outcomes.
Support sales teams on commercial initiatives and client‑facing opportunities.
Strengthen customer relationships through proactive, high‑quality support.
Ensure full compliance with local fees, taxes, and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate closely with accounting, operations, FBOs, airlines, and service providers.
Oversee local office administrative functions to support seamless business operations.
Work as part of the LATAM Supply Team, contributing to supply strategy and operational excellence across the region.
Engage regularly with internal global teams and external supply partners.