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.