Commodities Logistics Development AVP/AGM SHANGHAI OFFICE
Protalent Advisors
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Job summary
Protalent Advisors is seeking a senior executive to drive business development in commodities trading and logistics from our Shanghai office. The role focuses on building partnerships with rail, ocean, and shipping stakeholders to support trading operations and improve supply chain efficiency.
You will identify new opportunities in transportation partnerships, collaborate with internal teams to optimize processes, and monitor market trends to craft effective logistics strategies.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in commodities trading, logistics, or related industries.
- Strong network with logistics partners (rail, ocean, shipping).
- Solid understanding of supply chain and transportation operations.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and strengthen relationships with railway departments, ocean carriers, and shipping companies in Shanghai.
- Identify and secure new opportunities in transportation and supply chain partnerships.
- Collaborate with internal teams to optimize trading operations and logistics processes.
- Monitor market trends and provide insights on commodities logistics strategies.
- Represent the company in negotiations and partnership discussions with logistics stakeholders.
Skills
Education
Job description
Company Overview
My client is the in‑house trading and logistics arm of a leading global metals and mining producer, specializing in both base and precious metals. In addition to marketing the Group’s production, we provide comprehensive door‑to‑door logistics services to clients worldwide.
With offices across Central and Eastern regions, our international team combines expertise with energy and innovation.
Work Location: Shanghai
Role Overview
This position focuses on driving business development initiatives within the commodities trading and logistics sector. The role emphasizes building and maintaining strong partnerships with logistics stakeholders to support trading operations and enhance supply chain efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and strengthen relationships with railway departments, ocean carriers, and shipping companies in Shanghai
Identify and secure new opportunities in transportation and supply chain partnerships
Collaborate with internal teams to optimize trading operations and logistics processes
Monitor market trends and provide insights on commodities logistics strategies
Represent the company in negotiations and partnership discussions with logistics stakeholders
Requirements
Proven experience in commodities trading, logistics, or related industries
Strong network and relationship‑building skills with logistics partners (rail, ocean, shipping)
Solid understanding of supply chain and transportation operations
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Ability to work independently and deliver results in a fast‑paced environment
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, or related field preferred
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