Trade Operator

Job Description & Requirements Are you an experienced shipping and trade operations professional with a strong understanding of dry bulk logistics, vessel operations, and commercial trade execution? Our client is seeking a Trade Operator to manage the end-to-end execution of commodity trades while ensuring the efficient operation of a fleet of time-chartered vessels. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of shipping, trading, logistics, and commercial operations within a dynamic international environment. Key Responsibilities Execute and administer dry bulk trades, coordinating closely with customers, suppliers, shipowners, brokers, and logistics providers Manage the day-to-day operations of time-chartered vessels, ensuring compliance with charter party terms and optimizing voyage performance Prepare and issue voyage instructions to vessel masters and coordinate vessel nominations, cargo operations, and port activities Monitor vessel performance, freight costs, and voyage profitability while identifying optimization opportunities Coordinate with shipowners, brokers, port agents, surveyors, and freight forwarders to ensure smooth cargo execution Manage shipping documentation, customs requirements, cargo surveys, and inspection activities Maximize cargo utilization through vessel deadweight and cargo planning analysis Prepare and monitor laytime calculations, freight invoices, charter hire statements, and claims management activities Maintain accurate operational and financial records within IMOS and support month-end financial closing activities Work closely with Trading, Chartering, Finance, Supply Chain, Legal, and Management teams to ensure operational excellence Anticipate, mitigate, and resolve trade, voyage, and operational incidents while proactively managing associated risks Support compliance, internal controls, and reporting requirements across shipping and trading activities Requirements Minimum 1 years of experience in shipping, trade operations, vessel operations, chartering, freight forwarding, supply chain, or commodity logistics Strong understanding of dry bulk shipping, charter parties, voyage execution, and maritime operations Experience working with shipowners, brokers, charterers, port agents, surveyors, and logistics providers Familiarity with IMOS or similar shipping and trading systems will be advantageous Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Ability to manage multiple trades and vessel movements simultaneously in a fast-paced environment Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills