Copper Operations Lead | Global Trade & Logistics

vitol asia pte ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

VITOL ASIA PTE LTD is seeking an experienced professional to manage the end-to-end physical operations of copper trades, coordinating international shipments and ensuring efficient execution, delivery, and settlement. You will work with multiple stakeholders across origins and destinations to maintain smooth transaction flow.

The role requires deep knowledge of shipping, warehousing, documentation, and trade settlement, with a strong emphasis on risk mitigation and timely problem resolution in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in physical commodity operations, copper or base metals preferred.
• Strong knowledge of copper supply chain and international logistics.
• Experience coordinating trades with multiple jurisdictions and counterparties.
• Deep understanding of shipping, warehousing, documentation, and trade settlement.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete physical operations of copper trades from execution to final delivery and settlement to ensure smooth transaction flow.
• Coordinate international shipments of copper concentrates, cathodes, and other copper products across various origins and destinations to meet delivery schedules.
• Oversee shipping, freight, warehousing, inventory, and delivery schedules to ensure trades comply with contractual terms and operate efficiently.
• Collaborate closely with traders to support the commercial execution of physical copper transactions and provide relevant market and operational insights.
• Coordinate with mines, smelters, refineries, warehouses, shipping companies, inspection firms, and other counterparties to facilitate trade operations.
• Review and manage trade documentation including contracts, letters of credit, invoices, bills of lading, certificates of analysis, and certificates of origin to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor shipment schedules, vessel nominations, loading and discharge operations, and identify potential operational delays to mitigate risks.
• Manage inventory positions and warehouse movements by coordinating receipts, releases, and transfers to maintain accurate stock levels.
• Work closely with finance, risk, compliance, and trade control teams to ensure accurate and timely settlement of trades.
• Identify and resolve operational issues such as quality or quantity discrepancies, demurrage, claims, documentation problems, and delivery delays proactively.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders across the physical supply chain to enhance collaboration and operational effectiveness.
• Continuously identify and implement opportunities to improve operational processes, controls, and efficiency to support business growth.

Skills

Copper trading

Logistics management

Stakeholder management

Contract knowledge

Mandarin

Job description

VITOL ASIA PTE LTD is seeking an experienced professional to manage the end-to-end physical operations of copper trades, coordinating international shipments and ensuring efficient execution, delivery, and settlement. You will work with multiple stakeholders across origins and destinations to maintain smooth transaction flow.

The role requires deep knowledge of shipping, warehousing, documentation, and trade settlement, with a strong emphasis on risk mitigation and timely problem resolution in a