Operations Executive (Sugar commodity)Trading

Stanford Manpower; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in shipping operations is seeking a skilled professional to manage shipping processes and documentation. The role involves coordinating with various stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulations, and handling shipping claims. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in shipping operations, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work under pressure. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a keen eye for detail, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in shipping operations.
• Strong knowledge of Letters of Credit (LC) and shipping documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage full spectrum of shipping operations and documentation.
• Coordinate shipments with suppliers and other relevant parties.
• Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Detail-Oriented

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

ITAS

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Manage a full spectrum of shipping operations, including contracts management and documentation.

• Handle a complete set of shipping documents to ensure fast turnaround, shipment processing, contract allocation, and vessel nominations.

• Coordinate shipments with suppliers, buyers, shipbrokers, ship owners/agents, surveyors, insurance companies, and other relevant parties to ensure smooth loading and delivery.

• Liaise with banks for Letters of Credit (LC) issuance, clean negotiation, and collection documentation.

• Utilize SAP, ITAS, or related systems for invoicing and document matching.

• Follow up on shipping claims, demurrage/despatch, receivables, payables, and client aging accounts.

• Collaborate closely with internal departments (Commercial, Risk, Global Offices, Finance, Accounts, Pricing, Chartering, etc.) to identify and mitigate execution risks.

• Proactively highlight and resolve issues related to shipment execution.

• Ensure adherence to the company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for smooth operational execution.

• Manage other ad-hoc shipping and operational tasks as required.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, preferably with strong knowledge of:

  • Bulk shipments

  • Letters of Credit (LC)

  • UCP 600 rules and ISBP standards

  • Shipping documentation

  • Sales/purchase contracts

  • Laytime calculations

  • Charter Party terms

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.

• Able to work independently under tight deadlines.

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

• Meticulous, detail-oriented, and capable of multitasking.

• A diligent team player who thrives under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Willingness to work irregular hours to support global operations across different time zones.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV in Microsoft Word format to:

Elsie Lee
Registration No.: R1109571
[e-mail]