Operations Executive (Commodity Trading/Bulk Chemical/International) CC19

TRUST RECRUIT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Trust Recruit Pte. Ltd. is seeking an Operations Executive to support international commodity trading and shipping operations, including natural soda ash, boron and fertilisers.

The role provides hands-on exposure to trade execution, logistics coordination, shipping documentation and trade finance. You will coordinate with suppliers and customers, manage vessel movements and ensure timely delivery, while maintaining accuracy in documentation and compliance with company standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in commodity trading operations and/or containerized and dry bulk shipping operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing, reviewing and negotiating chemical commodity contracts and coordinate with counterparties on terms.
• Ensure all obligations from contracts, including shipment arrangements and nominations, are executed accurately and in compliance with standards.
• Manage end-to-end logistics and vessel operations for chemical products, including containerized shipments and dry bulk vessels.

Skills

Shipping ops

Excel

Trade finance

LCs

Communication

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Operations Executive to support our international commodity trading and shipping operations, covering products such as natural soda ash, boron and fertilisers.

This role offers hands‑on exposure to international trade execution, logistics coordination, shipping documentation and trade finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, review and negotiation of chemical commodity contracts, and coordinate with counterparties on commercial and execution-related terms.

• Ensure that all commercial and operational obligations arising from contracts, including shipment arrangements, delivery instructions and nominations, are executed accurately and in compliance with company standards.

• Manage end‑to‑end logistics and vessel operations for chemical products, covering both containerized shipments and dry bulk vessels, including vessel selection (for bulk shipments), container booking, stowage coordination, voyage planning and execution.

• Prepare, review and coordinate shipping and trade documentation for chemical cargoes, including but not limited to Bills of Lading, packing lists, commercial invoices, certificates of origin, inspection certificates and MSDS where applicable.

• Act as a key operational communication interface between the company, suppliers and end customers, ensuring timely and accurate information flow.

• Without involvement in pricing negotiations or sales decision‑making, support operational coordination with suppliers and end customers on contract execution, shipment arrangements, delivery and documentation matters, ensuring timely issue resolution. Due to cross‑regional and time‑zone differences, occasional communication and response outside normal working hours may be required.

• Liaise closely with suppliers, shipping lines, shipbrokers, port agents, freight forwarders and surveyors to ensure smooth and timely shipment execution.

• Monitor vessel movements and container shipment status to ensure on‑time delivery to designated receivers.

• Handle trade finance matters, including but not limited to Letters of Credit (LCs).

• Manage logistics‑ and trade‑related claims, including bulk vessel demurrage, container detention and demurrage, as well as claims arising from shipment, documentation or execution issues.

• Prepare pricing and logistics cost calculations, issue invoices and monitor payment collections.

• Ensure that all operational, logistics and trading information is entered accurately and in a timely manner into the company’s trading and operational systems.

• Prepare and maintain carbon and sustainability‑related documentation, including support for audits related to low‑carbon or renewable initiatives, such as GHG mass balance calculations.

• Provide support for ad‑hoc tasks and projects as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in commodity trading operations and/or containerized and dry bulk shipping operations, preferably with exposure to base chemicals or bulk chemical trading.

• Experience in international trading, dry bulk shipping or chemical commodity trading is an advantage.

• Familiarity with shipping documentation, trade finance or Letters of Credit (LCs) would be beneficial.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with good numerical and cost analysis skills.

• Strong communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.

• Professional, responsible and detail‑oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Willing to travel within Southeast Asia approximately once every two months to meet suppliers.

• Comfortable with occasional after‑hours communication due to international time‑zone differences.