Trade Operations Specialist (Commodities & Logistics)

CITIC COMMODITIES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CITIC COMMODITIES PTE. LTD. is seeking a Trade Operations professional to support traders, record transactions, track shipments, and manage accounts to improve operational efficiency.

You will draft contracts, input transaction details into the ERP/OA system, monitor shipments and receivables, and liaise with ports, freight forwarders, and warehousing teams. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years in commodities trade with fluency in English and Mandarin.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above.
• 3–5 years of relevant trade operations experience.
• Experience in commodities trading.
• Familiarity with UCP600, FOSFA, and bulk agricultural commodity trading.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Mandarin to liaise with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist traders in preparing trade summaries and drafting contracts to support accurate transaction processing.
• Input complete transaction details into the business system to maintain precise position records.
• Monitor shipment status, inventory levels, accounts receivable and payable to ensure smooth trade operations.
• Handle shipment documentation, customs clearance, delivery, and settlement under contracts to ensure compliance.
• Liaise daily with ports, freight forwarders, local surveyors, and internal warehousing and logistics teams to coordinate inland transportation and local delivery of imported cargo.
• Conduct profit and loss reconciliation and support cash flow forecasting to maintain financial accuracy.
• Support new business development initiatives by providing operational assistance and relevant business information.
• Participate in testing new internal business system projects to enhance operational workflows.
• Collaborate with various functional departments by providing required business information upon request.
• Perform other assigned tasks to support departmental objectives.

Skills

English

Mandarin

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

ERP systems

OA systems

Job description

CITIC COMMODITIES PTE. LTD. is seeking a Trade Operations professional to support traders, record transactions, track shipments, and manage accounts to improve operational efficiency.

You will draft contracts, input transaction details into the ERP/OA system, monitor shipments and receivables, and liaise with ports, freight forwarders, and warehousing teams. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years in commodities trade with fluency in English and Mandarin.