Trading Manager

AASTAR TRADING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AASTAR TRADING PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking an experienced cement and clinker trader to originate, negotiate, and execute trading deals with suppliers and buyers.

You will manage the full trade cycle from contract negotiation to shipment scheduling and settlement, coordinating with shipowners and freight brokers to optimize vessel utilization. The role requires 3–5 years of bulk commodity trading experience, strong understanding of shipping operations, import/export processes, and trade

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of cement, clinker, or related bulk commodity trading experience.
• Proven track record in physical commodity trading, ideally in dry bulk / building materials.
• Solid understanding of shipping and chartering operations (dry bulk vessels preferred).
• Hands-on experience with import/export processes, trade documentation, and customs regulations.
• Experience with letters of credit, bills of lading, and other standard trade finance instruments.

Responsibilities

• Originate, negotiate, and execute cement and clinker trading deals with suppliers, buyers, and counterparties.
• Manage the full trade cycle: contract negotiation, documentation, shipment scheduling, and settlement.
• Coordinate with shipowners, charterers, and brokers to secure competitive freight and optimize vessel utilization.
• Oversee shipping operations including vessel nomination, laycan management, loading/discharge coordination, and demurrage/laytime calculations.
• Handle import and export documentation, customs compliance, letters of credit, and other trade finance instruments.
• Plan and schedule shipments to align with production, inventory, and customer commitments.
• Monitor market trends, pricing, and freight rates to identify opportunities and manage risk exposure.
• Build and maintain trading reports, P&L trackers, and market data analysis using Excel.

Skills

Cement trading

Risk management

Market analysis

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description

• Originate, negotiate, and execute cement and clinker trading deals with suppliers, buyers, and trading counterparties
• Manage the full trade cycle: contract negotiation, documentation, shipment scheduling, and settlement
• Coordinate closely with shipowners, charterers, and freight brokers to secure competitive freight and optimize vessel utilization
• Oversee shipping operations including vessel nomination, laycan management, loading/discharge coordination, and demurrage/laytime calculations
• Handle import and export documentation, customs compliance, letters of credit, and other trade finance instruments
• Plan and schedule shipments and deliveries to align with production, inventory, and customer commitments
• Monitor market trends, pricing, and freight rates to identify trading opportunities and manage risk exposure
• Build and maintain trading reports, P&L trackers, and market data analysis using Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, dashboards)
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (finance, logistics, production, legal) to ensure smooth trade execution
• Manage relationships with existing counterparties while actively developing new trading partners and markets

Requirements

• Minimum [3-5] years of experience in cement, clinker, or related bulk commodity trading
• Proven track record in physical commodity trading, ideally in dry bulk / building materials
• Solid understanding of shipping and chartering operations (dry bulk vessels preferred)
• Hands-on experience with import/export processes, trade documentation, and customs regulations
• Experience with letters of credit, bills of lading, and other standard trade finance instruments