Operations Assistant– Container & Bulk Shipments (Palm Oil & Oleochemicals)

FIRST RESOURCES TRADING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

FIRST RESOURCES TRADING PTE. LTD. is seeking a proactive Logistics Coordinator to join the operations team, managing containerized and bulk shipments of palm and lauric oils and oleochemicals.

You will coordinate with customers, surveyors, brokers and internal teams to ensure timely, cost‑effective movement of cargo while protecting product integrity and safety. No experience required. You should be proficient in MS Office and Adobe, and bring an organized, problem‑solving approach with

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Proficient in MS Office and Adobe.
• Proactive, organized and problem-solving approach to daily operations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to work across departments and with external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate vessel nominations, tank bookings, and shipping instructions with shippers, customers, liner and charterers.
• Contract administration and verification of payment and contractual terms; ensure compliance with shipping instructions.
• Liaise with surveyor for shipment sampling, analysis and certification scopes.
• Maintain accurate shipment tracking and status reports.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Cross-department collaboration

Tools

MS Office

Adobe

Job description

Job Summary:

The candidate will join the operations team managing containerized and bulk shipments of palm and lauric oils and oleochemicals. This role requires close coordination with customers, surveyors, brokers/agents, and internal teams to ensure timely and cost-effective movement of cargo, with a strong focus on product integrity and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

Logistics Coordination:

• Coordinate vessel nominations, tank bookings, and shipping instructions with shippers, customers, shipping liner and charterers.
• Coordinating instructions with shipping agent and surveyor to ensure smooth delivery of cargo from port onto vessels.

Documentation & Operational Responsibilities:

• Contract administration with internal and external parties.
• Checking and verifying all payment and contractual terms, shipping instructions are in contractual conformity.
• Appointment and liaison/coordination of surveyor job for shipment sampling/analysis/certification job scopes.

Reporting & Process Improvement:

• Maintain accurate shipment tracking and status reports.

Requirements:

• No experience required.
• Proficient in MS Office and adobe.
• A proactive, organized, and problem-solving approach to daily operations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – able to work across departments and with external stakeholders.

Employment Term:

One-year contract, with the option to convert to permanent employment based on business needs and satisfactory performance.