Global Trade Operations Specialist

Robust International; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Robust International in Dubai is seeking a proactive Trade Operations Executive to coordinate end-to-end international agricultural commodity orders, collaborating with procurement, factories, logistics and customers to ensure timely fulfillment.

The role covers order execution, packaging, container placement, origin logistics, shipping documentation and payment follow-up while maintaining trackers and escalating bottlenecks as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in logistics, supply chain or related field.
• 47 years of relevant experience in trade operations, commodity trading, shipping or export logistics.
• Experience in agricultural commodities, food ingredients or international commodity exports preferred.
• Knowledge of container logistics, Incoterms, shipping procedures, export documentation, and international payment terms.
• Experience coordinating with overseas suppliers, factories, freight forwarders and shipping lines.
• Strong communication across countries/time zones; proficient in Excel and tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Order Execution & Coordination: follow up on sales contracts and track timelines.
• Production Packaging & Labelling: ensure labeling and packing requirements are communicated.
• Container Placement & Origin Logistics: coordinate container bookings and shipments.
• Shipping & Documentation: manage bookings, vessel schedules, documents and instructions.
• Quality & Customer Complaints: coordinate with teams to resolve issues and ensure rectifications.
• Payment & Commercial Follow-Up: monitor payment milestones and document submission.
• Shipment Monitoring & Reporting: maintain execution trackers and provide updates to management.

Skills

Trade operations

Commodity trading

Shipping

Export logistics

Incoterms

Container logistics

Overseas coordination

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Shipment tracking systems

Job description

Robust International in Dubai is seeking a proactive Trade Operations Executive to coordinate end-to-end international agricultural commodity orders, collaborating with procurement, factories, logistics and customers to ensure timely fulfillment.

The role covers order execution, packaging, container placement, origin logistics, shipping documentation and payment follow-up while maintaining trackers and escalating bottlenecks as needed.