Support team of contracts, shipping, and trade finance operations responsible for the safe and timely execution of company\'s physical cargo deliveries.
The Operator shall coordinate and/or execute all aspects of the deals and deliveries, as well as assist traders and managers for a safe opening, execution and closing of each transaction, contract, bank security and shipping related action.
The Operator shall also get involved in the day-to-day activities that include:
Purchase and sale contracts preparation
Freight/Post fixture operations and their respective charter-parties.
Bank security instruments used for such executions (documentary and standby letters of credits)
Claims management
Diligent review of contract, shipping, and bank instruments execution.
Problems solving
Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:
At least 5 years of similar experience in the Oil, Metals, any Dry Bulk cargo, Agri commodities. Other products experience is an added advantage.
Expert knowledge of oil, coal, metals or Agri logistic operations.
Import and export letters of credits handling (drafting, opening, optimisation and closing) is a must.
Strong numerical and commercial mindset are very important.
Good coordination and planning skills to liaise on tight logistics deadlines.
Ability to be flexible and work to deadlines and under pressure.
Key responsibility
Reporting to Head of Trade Finance and Operations and coordinating with peers and traders.
2. Shipping: Vessel chartering including freight/fixture terms /negotiation and finalisation with trading team. End to end post fixture operations of vessel. Freight differential calculation.
3. Documentation including Operations and Execution documentary instructions in adequation with contracts and letters of credit, Coordination with agents, owners, terminals.
4. Insurance: Taking care of Marine cover for the cargo, arranging required Insurance policies, as per trade requirement.
5. Trade finance execution
L/C drafting and optimization (import vs export L/C)
L/C execution and invoice + documents negotiation.