Soft Commodities Operations Specialist

Operations Specialist - Hybrid Role in London

A global commodity company is seeking an Operations Assistant to join their Trade team, handling physical shipments to customers.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Operations Manager to support the trading team with logistics.


• Coordinate with overseas operations, suppliers, shipping lines, freight forwarders, and warehouse partners.


• Monitor shipments, agreements, and related documentation.


• Verify and process invoices for payment, working closely with the Accounts team.


• Accurately and promptly enter data into the in-house system.


• Manage stock, including reconciling stock confirmations from providers with the in-house system.


• Serve as the primary contact for insurance claims, submitting monthly insurance declarations and reports.


• Maintain position keeping.


• Oversee stock and deliveries to the terminal market (ICE).


Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of proven experience in shipping/logistics within a similar environment.


• Preferably experienced in commodities.


• Highly organized with the ability to manage various shipments during busy periods.


• Familiar with warehousing and freight.


• Knowledgeable about demurrage and detention claims.


• Prior experience in insurance.


• Proficient in Excel and other systems.


• Excellent communication skills.


• Willingness to travel.
  
  Minimum of 7 years of proven experience in shipping/logistics within a similar environment.


• Preferably experienced in commodities.


• Highly organized with the ability to manage various shipments during busy periods.


• Familiar with warehousing and freight.


• Knowledgeable about demurrage and detention claims.


• Prior experience in insurance.


• Proficient in Excel and other systems.


• Excellent communication skills.


• Willingness to travel.