Rahim Balashov

Commercial Control and Planning Supervisor | Trading Department @ SOCAR Türkiye | Refinery & Petrochemical Business Unit

İzmir, Türkiye

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Experience

  • SOCAR Türkiye (8 yrs 11 mos)
    • Commercial Control and Planning Supervisor
      Dec 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

      • Oversee crude feedstock procurement and refined product sales for STAR Refinery (SOCAR Turkey). • Manage commercial operations for ULSD, Jet A-1, Reformate, Light Naphtha, HSGO, and VGO. • Develop pricing strategies and negotiate contracts to optimize refinery margins. • Collaborate closely with planning, operations, and trading teams to enhance efficiency across the value chain.

    • Global Planning Supervisor
      Apr 2023 - Dec 2023 · 9 mos

      Global Planning Specialist in Planning & Optimization Department Responsibilities: • Calculate crude oil breakeven points, providing traders with insights for optimal crude selection in economical contexts. • Prepare production plans, enabling coordination for daily schedulers and ensuring efficient refinery operations. • Participating in value creation projects, performing impact analysis, and calculating the realization values, contributing to the continuous improvement of refinery profitability.

    • Senior Global Planning Specialist
      Feb 2022 - Apr 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos