Senior Business Coordinator | Up $4000 | 6 Months

PERSOLKELLY SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Singapore is seeking a Trade Operations Coordinator for a 6-month maternity cover position. This role involves supporting contract execution, coordinating bank payments, and managing shipping logistics. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of experience in trade operations. Proficiency in MS Office and good communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years in trade operations or shipping, preferably in grains trading.
• Experience with container shipments is a must.
• Basic understanding of trade and shipping documents.

Responsibilities

• Support contract execution and ensure accurate records.
• Coordinate bank payments and track payment status.
• Handle vessel nominations and shipping coordination.
• Prepare and verify document instructions.

Skills

Trade operations

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Coordinator skills

Proficient in MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Duration: 6 months (maternity cover)

Location: Asia Square Tower 2

Job Responsibilities:

• Support contract execution and ensure accurate records in internal system.
• Coordinate bank payments (AP/AR), DP/LC, and track payment status.
• Handle vessel nominations and shipping coordination by liaising with counterparties, shipping agents, and internal teams to arrange nominations and monitor shipping schedules.
• Prepare and verify document instructions and shipping documents to ensure compliance with contract and country-specific requirements.
• Support daily operational tasks and ensure procedural compliance – Work across internal teams (trading, finance, logistics) to maintain operational flow and adhere to SOPs.
• Based in Singapore and responsible for the execution of operations for business targeting Southeast and Southwest Asia.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, International Trade, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 1 -2 years in trade operations or shipping, preferably in grains trading or commodities in general. Experience with container shipments is a must; bulk shipping experience is an advantage.
• Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel and Outlook)
• Basic understanding of trade and shipping documents
• Detail-oriented, organized, with good coordinator skills
• Good communication skills to be able to have effective communications
• Collaborative mindset

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