Operations Executive (Traffic)

GLENCORE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

GLENCORE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. seeks a motivated Traffic professional to coordinate shipments of metals/chemicals, manage logistics, and support hedging and documentation processes.

The role collaborates with global teams and offices, requiring strong communication and numerical aptitude. The candidate should have a university degree or equivalent, with exposure to metals, shipping, and commodity markets welcomed.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent.
• Exposure to metals/shipping and commodity markets would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate containerized/bulk shipments of metal/chemicals and warehousing activities.
• Coordinate product and information flow between customers, head office and regional offices.
• Negotiate Letters of Credit, prepare invoices and trade documents.
• Monitor client risk exposures and pricing for hedging.
• Follow up with customers on payments and shipments.

Skills

Communication skills

Numbers aptitude

Team player

MS Office

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and driven individual who is a team player and can deliver under tight deadlines. Strong communication skills both written and verbal area must. Candidates should also have an aptitude for numbers. On-the-job training will be provided and advancement will be possible.

The Traffic person is in-charge of logistics, finance, hedging, documentation, and related matters. He/She works closely with the team colleagues and liaises with people in other departments and other offices around the world.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and arrange containerized/bulk shipments of metal/chemicals and related warehousing activities
• Coordinate overall product and information flow between customers, corporate head office and regional field offices
• Negotiate Letters of Credit, prepare invoices and other standard trade documentation
• Monitor client risk exposures and pricings for LME hedging purposes
• Follow up closely with customers for payment and shipments related matters
• Other ad-hoc tasks on operations for business.

KEY COMPETENCIES/ SKILL SETS

• Able to demonstrate high level of trust, integrity and team work
• Excellent communication skills, efficient and well-organized working habits
• Detailed knowledge of import /export, International shipping and bulk/chemical tankers shipments preferred
• Knowledgeable about Letters of Credit, shipping documents, inspection and insurance of bulk commodities preferred.
• Proficiency in written/spoken Vietnamese is preferred to liaise with Vietnamese speaking counterparts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
• Able to travel from time to time (Mainly in South East Asia)

EDUCATIONAND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• University degree or equivalent
• Exposure to metals industry, shipping industry, commodity markets would be an advantage