Our client is a leading global commodity merchant and supply chain management company and operates in many countries worldwide. Focusing on mainly Soft Commodities and based in the City of London (hybrid position). The Operations Specialist will work primarily on Ghana Operations and work closely with the Trade team. Be responsible for the physical shipments of Cocoa Beans to customers. Duties will include:
- Working with the Operations Manager to provide logistic support to the trading team
- Liaising with our overseas operations, suppliers, shipping lines, freight forwarders and warehouse partners
- Monitoring of shipments, agreements and all related documentation.
- Checking & processing invoices for payment and liaising with the Account steam.
- Timely and accurate entering of data to our in-house system
- Stock management - reconciliation of stock confirmation from 3PL/4PL providers with our in- house system
- Primary contact for Insurance Claims, submitting monthly insurance declarations and reporting
- Position keeping
- Managing stock & deliveries to the terminal market (ICE)
The successful candidate must have at least 7 years proven experience in Shipping/Logistics within a Soft Commodity background. You will be highly organised with the ability to track and manage a variety of shipments within a busy period. Must be familiar with Warehousing and Freight and have knowledge of Demurrage/Detention claims. Also some experience of insurance. Excellent Excel knowledge and a very high level of communication skills.