Operations Specialist - Hybrid Role in London
A global commodity company is seeking an Operations Assistant to join their Trade team, handling physical shipments to customers.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Operations Manager to support the trading team with logistics.
- Coordinate with overseas operations, suppliers, shipping lines, freight forwarders, and warehouse partners.
- Monitor shipments, agreements, and related documentation.
- Verify and process invoices for payment, working closely with the Accounts team.
- Accurately and promptly enter data into the in-house system.
- Manage stock, including reconciling stock confirmations from providers with the in-house system.
- Serve as the primary contact for insurance claims, submitting monthly insurance declarations and reports.
- Maintain position keeping.
- Oversee stock and deliveries to the terminal market (ICE).
Skills & Experience:
- Minimum of 7 years of proven experience in shipping/logistics within a similar environment.
- Preferably experienced in commodities.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage various shipments during busy periods.
- Familiar with warehousing and freight.
- Knowledgeable about demurrage and detention claims.
- Prior experience in insurance.
- Proficient in Excel and other systems.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Willingness to travel.