Operations Lead – Steel Trading | Schaumburg, IL, USA

nHRMS Inc.; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

N Human Resources & Management Systems seeks an Operations Lead – Assigned Product for steel trading in Schaumburg, IL. You will oversee US operations across Schaumburg and Mumbai, with hands-on trade execution and contract administration.

Responsibilities include LC handling, customs, invoices, logistics, and coordinating with Finance. You will improve procedures, manage the team and ensure compliance with Incoterms while leveraging NAVISION/D365.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Trade or related field.
• Hands-on knowledge of international trade operations, logistics, trade finance and Letters of Credit.
• Strong understanding of Incoterms.
• Experience in steel trading or commodities preferred.
• Strong communication and team-management skills.
• Advanced Excel and ERP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage Letters of Credit, including opening, vetting against sales/purchase contracts, discrepancy resolution and bank coordination.
• Manage customer credit and follow up on customer payments.
• Ensure timely customs declarations and clearance.
• Supervise the assigned operations team across all aspects of trade execution.
• Review sales contracts and purchase orders, including Incoterms and transaction costs.
• Ensure preparation of commercial invoices, bills of lading, packing lists, insurance certificates, certificates of origin and LC documentation.
• Coordinate payments for steel purchases, freight and service providers with Finance & Accounts.
• Improve operational procedures and documentation processes.
• Identify and escape contractual/commercial risks.
• Work with IT to improve operational systems including NAVISION/D365.
• Manage team members and relationships with commercial teams, vendors and suppliers.
• Monitor warehouse reports, ageing inventory and system stock reconciliation.

Skills

Trade operations

Team management

Incoterms

ERP systems

Excel advanced

Trade finance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in International Trade or related field

Tools

NAVISION/D365

Job description

N Human Resources & Management Systems | Full time

Operations Lead – Steel Trading | Schaumburg, IL, USA

Schaumburg, United States | Posted on 08/25/2026

Role: Operations Lead – Assigned Product

Department: Operations

Job Summary:

Responsible for managing operational processes for assigned steel trading products and overseeing US operations across the Schaumburg and Mumbai teams. The role involves hands‑on trade execution, contract administration, trade finance, logistics, compliance and team management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage Letters of Credit, including opening, vetting against sales/purchase contracts, discrepancy resolution and bank coordination.
• Manage customer credit and follow up on customer payments.
• Ensure timely customs declarations and clearance.
• Supervise the assigned operations team across all aspects of trade execution.
• Review sales contracts and purchase orders, including Incoterms and transaction costs.
• Ensure preparation of commercial invoices, bills of lading, packing lists, insurance certificates, certificates of origin and LC documentation.
• Coordinate payments for steel purchases, freight and service providers with Finance & Accounts.
• Improve operational procedures and documentation processes.
• Identify and escape contractual/commercial risks.
• Work with IT to improve operational systems including NAVISION/D365.
• Manage team members and relationships with commercial teams, vendors and suppliers.
• Monitor warehouse reports, ageing inventory and system stock reconciliation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, related field or equivalent.
• Strong experience in steel trading, steel mills operations or commodities preferred.
• Hands‑on knowledge of international trade operations, logistics, trade finance and Letters of Credit.
• Strong understanding of Incoterms.
• Team management and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication, coordination and problem‑solving abilities.
• Advanced Excel and ERP knowledge.
• Spanish language skills would be an advantage.