Our client is a well established and leading agribusiness conglomerate with strong presence in Asia Pacific. They are looking for a seasoned professional to join their team based in Geneva as the Senior Physical & Logistics Operations Specialist.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the end-to-end scope of shipping operations, including contract administration and documentation.
- Prepare and manage a full set of shipping documents to support timely shipment processing, contract allocation, and vessel nomination.
- Coordinate shipments with suppliers, buyers, shipbrokers, shipowners/agents, freight forwarders, surveyors, insurers, and liner companies to ensure seamless loading and delivery.
- Review and verify Letters of Credit and Bank Guarantees.
- Liaise with shippers on scheduling and logistics planning for bulk, breakbulk, and containerized cargo.
- Work with banks on the issuance of Letters of Credit, negotiation of clean documents, and collection-related paperwork.
- Utilize SAP, ITAS, or related systems for invoicing, reconciliation, and documentation management.
- Monitor and follow up on shipping claims, demurrage/despatch matters, receivables, payables, and client aging reports.
- Collaborate with internal teams (Commercial, Risk, Global Offices, Finance, Accounts, Pricing, Chartering) to identify potential execution risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Proactively identify and resolve shipment execution issues.
- Provide guidance and training to Operations teams in Singapore and other regional offices as needed.
- Ensure compliance with company SOPs for smooth and efficient operations.
- Handle ad-hoc shipping or operational assignments as required.
- Prior experience handling raw or white sugar shipments will be an advantage.
Requirements
- Must be holding onto a B/C/G permit or currently a Swiss citizen
- Relevant experience in Trade Operations and preparation of shipping documentation
- No flexible work arrangement (i.e. fully in office)
How To Apply
Interested candidate, please submit your updated resume in MS WORD Format to:
Email [Confidential Information] or call your Consultant, Raymond Gan (Reg. No: R1988743), at
6590 9968 or
WhatsApp + 65 9297 1560 for a confidential discussion.
Please Indicate The Below Information In Your Resume
- Current & Expected salary
- Reason(s) for leaving
- Availability to commence work
