Operations & Trading Assistant

Redstone Search Group; Philippines; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Redstone Commodity Search is seeking an Operations & Trading Assistant to support the metals trading business in the Philippines. The role involves coordinating domestic and international shipments, processing contracts, and maintaining accurate records to ensure smooth trade execution.

You will work closely with Traders and logistics partners to ensure accurate data, timely shipments, and professional customer communication. The position is based in Makati.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred in Business, Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in trade operations, international logistics, freight forwarding, or similar.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Self-motivated, comfortable working independently, taking accountability, and managing multiple priorities across teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ERP systems; IBM AS400 a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate domestic and international shipments with suppliers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers.
• Process and review shipping logistics paperwork; track warehouse stock and activity to ensure profitability.
• Prepare and process purchase and sales contracts; support billing, invoicing, inventory reporting and contract admin.
• Communicate professionally with customers, suppliers, warehouses, freight providers, and logistics partners.
• Role reports to the Trading Team.

Skills

Trade ops

International logistics

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Excel

ERP systems

AS400

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Business/Finance/Logistics or related

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

IBM i / AS400

Job description

Redstone Commodity Search are working with a leading metals trading company who are seeking to hire an Operations & Trading Assistant to help grow their team into the Philippines. The successful candidate will support international transactions from purchase through final delivery, working closely with Traders to ensure accuracy and efficiency across logistics, contracts, and customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities / Tasks

• Coordinate domestic and international shipments, communicating with suppliers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers – tracking cost to ensure profitability.
• Process and review shipping all relevant logistics paperwork, and track warehouse stock and activity
• Prepare and process purchase and sales contracts, maintaining accurate records as well as Support billing, invoicing, inventory reporting, as well as other contract administration, and risk/exposure monitoring
• Communicate efficiently and professionally with customers, suppliers, warehouses, freight providers, and logistics partners to ensure the full trade process is completed smoothly and with excellent customer service.
• Role reports to the Trading Team

Key Qualifications / Experience

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred in Business, Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in trade operations, international logistics, freight forwarding, or similar
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Self-motivated, comfortable working independently, taking accountability, and managing multiple priorities collaborating with teams operating in multiple functions and working across multiple screens
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required, proficiency with other Office programs, ERP systems, IBM I (AS400) a plus
• Role is to be located in Makati, Philippines