Lee An
Senior Gasoil Broker Specialist
Real deals begin with clarity, not confusion.
About Lee An
As a leading Gasoil Broker, Lee An plays a crucial role as a Gasoil Broker Specialist at 1st Class Group, where he supports both buyers and sellers across all experience levels. Coming from a commodities background, Lee brings commercial instinct and procedural clarity to every transaction. He is often the key point of contact for answering questions from both sides — but his primary focus is on assisting buyers. Whether it's first-time participants or corporate procurement heads, Lee simplifies complex trading steps into clear, actionable flows. He is instrumental in guiding clients through ICPO processes, document matching, and expectation management. With a calm but firm approach, he bridges the gap between client intentions and real-world seller requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting buyers through ICPO preparation and submission
- Clarifying buyer-side compliance with SOPs
- Reviewing and aligning buyer and seller documentation
- Maintaining pre-deal communication and expectation control
Areas of Expertise
- ICPO drafting and refinement
- SOP alignment between buyer and seller
- Commercial communication and instruction interpretation
- EN590 CIF negotiation support
Q&A with Lee An
What makes a buyer stand out in a deal?
Clarity. The buyers who succeed are the ones who take time to understand the procedure and provide exact details in their ICPO — not those who just forward generic templates.
Where do most misunderstandings happen?
At the start. Many buyers assume things based on outdated templates or false assumptions from brokers. My job is to realign them before they waste time or credibility.
How do you handle tight turnaround times?
I keep my checklists simple and scalable. Whether the buyer needs help overnight or over three days, I focus on delivering the clearest path forward in the timeframe they have.