Operations Analyst

CZ; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global supply chain solutions company seeks a Logistics Coordinator to oversee contract delivery and coordinate with clients and hauliers. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication, analytical skills, and a proactive problem-solving approach. Join a dynamic environment focused on innovation within the food, beverage, and energy sectors.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring contract delivery positions and coordinating with clients and hauliers.
• Supporting contract execution and maintaining shipment files.
• Providing routing information and issuing shipping instructions.

Skills

Business-level fluency in English

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in IT

Strong analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Attention to detail

Problem solver with initiative

Relationship building

Job description

CZ is a global supply chain solutions company with 160 years of experience in commodity trading, focused on positively impacting food, beverage, and energy supply chains through sustainable practices. CZ engages in buying, selling, moving, and de-risking commodities, offering services such as trade finance, commodities trading, analysis, freight, logistics, and price risk management.

We are an entrepreneurial company that values innovation and adaptability, demonstrated by our recent expansion into energy and product portfolio. Our people are our most valuable asset, and we invite you to join our team.

Position:

• Monitoring our contract delivery positions using our in-house developed system, gaining exposure to our high-profile counterparties and coordinating with clients and hauliers.
• Supporting the execution of contracts concluded by the Front Desk.
• Coordinating with clients, hauliers, surveyors, inspection companies, shipbrokers, ship owners, agents, and insurance companies to fulfill contracts.
• Maintaining shipment files in electronic and paper formats.
• Providing routing information and issuing shipping instructions to ensure timely and correct deliveries.
• Tracking goods en route and resolving issues to prevent delays.
• Instructing or appointing cargo surveyors at loading and discharging ports when needed.
• Negotiating and booking haulage and freight with freight forwarders and container line representatives.
• Taking responsibility for personal performance and contributing to organizational goals.
• Attending relevant training courses.
• Familiarizing oneself with company policies, health & safety legislation, and emergency procedures.
• Following managerial instructions and covering colleagues when absent.
• Adapting to business changes as necessary.
• Managing activities related to product safety, authenticity, legality, and quality, aligned with BRCGS standards.

Requirements:

We seek candidates with the following skills and attributes:

Essential:

• Business-level fluency in English (spoken and written)
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in IT, especially Excel and Word
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Proactive problem solver with initiative
• Resourceful, innovative, and proactive
• Effective relationship builder and communicator at all levels

Desirable:

• Knowledge of truck and container movements (including rail, wagon, and warehouse)
• Familiarity with Letter of Credit negotiations and UCP rules
• Understanding of RSA/SAOL/Sugar No. 11 regulations and Incoterms 2020
• Experience with import/export processes at seaports and shipping terminology
• Second language proficiency