Logistics Lead – End-to-End Commodities Trading

ACMEY RESOURCES TRADING PTE. LTD.; Penarth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A commodities trading company in the UK is looking for an experienced Logistics Manager to enhance its regional and international trading operations. This critical role involves managing end-to-end logistics processes for physical commodities, ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. Candidates should have at least 5–10 years in logistics roles, hands-on experience with shipping and trade documentation, and the ability to coordinate effectively within a fast-paced trading environment. Proficiency in Chinese is required to communicate with Chinese shipowners.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years of logistics/operations experience within a commodities trading house, shipping company, or trading arm.
• Strong hands-on experience in physical commodities logistics (e.g. energy, metals, agri, bulk or soft commodities).
• Solid understanding of Incoterms, shipping terms, trade documentation, and port operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end logistics execution for physical commodities from contract to final delivery.
• Coordinate with traders, operations, suppliers, customers, shipping lines, surveyors, and port agents.
• Oversee vessel nominations, shipping schedules, and cargo documentation.

Skills

Logistics management

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Bilingual (Chinese)

Job description

A commodities trading company in the UK is looking for an experienced Logistics Manager to enhance its regional and international trading operations. This critical role involves managing end-to-end logistics processes for physical commodities, ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. Candidates should have at least 5–10 years in logistics roles, hands-on experience with shipping and trade documentation, and the ability to coordinate effectively within a fast-paced trading environment. Proficiency in Chinese is required to communicate with Chinese shipowners.