The posting
Our client is seeking a visionary, results-driven Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead their downstream commercial fuel and energy distribution business unit. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the COO will hold full P&L accountability for the division, overseeing commercial strategy, supply chain execution, fuel terminal operations, fleet logistics, and regulatory compliance.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned industry executive with deep operational expertise in bulk fuel trading, storage terminal management, and logistics optimization within the Indonesian energy sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership & P&L Management: Own and drive the business unit's overall strategic plan, financial performance, revenue growth, and EBITDA targets. Oversee budget allocation, capital expenditures (CapEx) for storage/infrastructure expansion, and operational expenditure (OpEx) optimization.
- Commercial & Supply Chain Operations: Direct large-scale commercial fuel trading operations (primarily High Speed Diesel / industrial fuels), scaling B2B client portfolios across mining, smelting, marine, and industrial sectors. Optimize product sourcing, inventory management, hedging strategies, and pricing mechanisms to protect margins against global oil price volatility.
- Logistics & Infrastructure Management: Oversee end-to-end supply chain logistics, including coastal marine transportation (oil tankers/barges), land transport fleets, and bulk fuel storage terminal operations. Ensure high asset utilization, fleet safety, and strict inventory loss-prevention controls.
- Risk, Governance, & HSSE Compliance: Champion Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) standards across all storage facilities and transport operations to achieve zero-accident targets. Navigate complex Indonesian regulatory frameworks (BPH Migas, ESDM regulations, environmental permits, and licensing).
- Team Leadership & Culture: Mentor, coach, and scale the executive management team across commercial, supply chain, terminal operations, and finance functions.
Key Requirements
- Experience: Minimum 15–20 years of progressive leadership experience, with at least 5–7 years in a C-suite or Senior Vice President role within downstream oil & gas, commercial fuel trading, or energy logistics in Indonesia.
- Domain Knowledge: Deep familiarity with industrial fuel (HSD/B35/B40 mandates) supply chains, B2B bulk fuel marketing to heavy industries (mining/plantations), and marine logistics/storage terminal operations.
- Commercial Acumen: Demonstrated track record of scaling revenue, managing complex commodity supply chains, and negotiating high-value contracts with major suppliers and enterprise clients.
- Regulatory Fluency: Strong working relationships and comprehensive knowledge of Indonesian downstream energy regulations and compliance standards.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field (Master's/MBA is a strong plus).
- Language: Professional proficiency in both English and Indonesian to engage effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, and international partners.



