Iron Ore Trading Operations Specialist

THE SUPREME HR ADVISORY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,060 - 66,960; Full time

Job summary

The Supreme HR Advisory is seeking a Trading Operations Associate in Singapore to manage contract execution, shipments, and LC-based payments within commodity trading workflows. You will coordinate with miners, customers, and internal teams to ensure compliant, timely settlements.

The role requires 2+ years of relevant experience, a degree in a related field, and proven LC/shipment handling for iron ore products. On-site work at Tanjong Pagar facilities, 9:00am–6:00pm, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in International Trade, Maritime Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Logistics, Business Management, Economics, or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years of relevant working experience.
• Must have experience handling LC and shipment.
• Experience with iron ore products is required.

Responsibilities

• Keep an accurate understanding and ensure the correct application of commodity contracts and contractual obligations.
• Negotiate contract terms with miners and external customers and align internally to facilitate contract signing.
• Plan and execute shipments in accordance with commodity contracts.
• Accurately interpret contract terms and execute payments/receivables, including Letters of Credit (LC), DP/DA, and other payment methods, in accordance with contractual terms.
• Assist in cargo planning, including vessel nomination, shipping advice, insurance declaration, discharge port agent appointment, and loading/discharge operations.
• Manage shipping documents and payments, ensuring accurate invoices and shipping documents are issued by miners.
• Issue provisional, preliminary final, and final invoices in a timely manner according to contractual terms.
• Handle AR/AP settlements, including laytime, freight differentials, and other related matters.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers while proactively identifying opportunities and highlighting potential risks or exposures.
• Liaise with various departments, including Commercial, Risk, Finance, and Shipping, to resolve operational issues.
• Recommend improvements to enhance the effectiveness and productivity of trade execution processes.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Shipping coordination

Trade finance

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in International Trade

Tools

Letters of Credit (LC)

Job description

The Supreme HR Advisory is seeking a Trading Operations Associate in Singapore to manage contract execution, shipments, and LC-based payments within commodity trading workflows. You will coordinate with miners, customers, and internal teams to ensure compliant, timely settlements.

The role requires 2+ years of relevant experience, a degree in a related field, and proven LC/shipment handling for iron ore products. On-site work at Tanjong Pagar facilities, 9:00am–6:00pm, Monday–Friday.