Global Vegoil Trade Operations Lead

COFCO International; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

COFCO International Singapore is seeking an Operations Executive to manage end-to-end cargo operations for Vegoil and Paper trades. The role requires coordinating with multiple functions to ensure smooth shipment execution and timely document turnaround in a fast-paced environment.

You will handle vessel nominations, LC/PSD/L/C issues, laytime, payments, and risk controls, while maintaining data accuracy and compliance with company SOPs across trading, credit risk, treasury and accounting teams.

Qualifications

• Fluent in both written and spoken English.
• Bachelor or Diploma in Shipping and logistic or business-related field.
• Experience in a similar position for a minimum of 5 to 7 years in Vegoil and/or Palm Oil operations.
• High sense of responsibility, attentiveness to details, proactive, excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Excellent knowledge of LCs/UCP rules and Standard forms of contracts (Fosfa and Poram).
• Knowledge of shipping practices i.e. CP terms and relation to sales & purchases contracts, shipping documents, laytime calculations, insurance.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily end-to-end cargo operations, including vessel nomination, document instructions, loading and unloading arrangements, inspections, insurance, follow up on payments, negotiation of letters of credits and laytime finalization.
• Manage day to day logistics: liaising with ship-owners, agent and follow up on shipping matters.
• Ensure that applicable and adequate financial security of payment is in place and compliant with contractual terms (Prepayment, Letter of credit, CAD through bank).
• Full execution of paper trade contracts, negotiate string, circle and washout.
• Problem solving ability to manage operational risks. Follow up claims.
• Communicate effectively with customers, ship-owners, surveyors, service providers, authorities, and more.
• Ensure smooth flow of information between various departments: Trading, Trade Assistant, Credit Risk, Treasury & Accounting Departments and other Cofco international offices.
• Ensure all operations are carried out in accordance with company standard operating procedures and policies.
• Maintain and update operational data in internal systems.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

English fluency

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Shipping knowledge

Education

Bachelor/Diploma in Shipping & Logistics or related field

Job description

COFCO International Singapore is seeking an Operations Executive to manage end-to-end cargo operations for Vegoil and Paper trades. The role requires coordinating with multiple functions to ensure smooth shipment execution and timely document turnaround in a fast-paced environment.

You will handle vessel nominations, LC/PSD/L/C issues, laytime, payments, and risk controls, while maintaining data accuracy and compliance with company SOPs across trading, credit risk, treasury and accounting teams.