Trade Operations

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate coal shipments from load port to discharge port.
• Liaise with counterparties, shipping agents, surveyors, and port authorities.
• Monitor vessel schedules and ensure timely cargo delivery.
• End-to-end LC operations from drafting, negotiating, presenting, discounting and etc.
• Track LC expiry dates, amendments, and payment timelines.
• Handle laytime calculations.
• Maintain laytime records for internal performance tracking and reporting.
• Collaborate with shipping and trading teams to validate laytime data.
• Ensure all trade documentation complies with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records in trade management systems.
• Coordinate with legal and compliance teams on sanctions, KYC, and regulatory checks.
• Work closely with traders, finance, legal, and risk teams to support trade lifecycle.
• Communicate with suppliers, customers, and service providers to resolve operational issues.
• Update trade execution status in internal systems
• Generate operational reports including shipment tracking, LC status, and laytime KPIs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in commodity trading operations, preferably in coal or dry bulk (open to other commodities products)
• Strong knowledge of LC operations and UCP 600.
• Proficient in laytime calculation.
• Familiarity with Incoterms, charter party terms, and international shipping.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and trade management systems.