Trading Operator (Dry Cargo/Commodities)

SUMMARY OF THE JOB The Trading Operator is responsible for delivering seamless, effective service across the entire trade lifecycle, from contract conclusion to cash collection, while ensuring the optimal and efficient operation of the time-chartered vessel fleet. This role combines commercial execution and operational management, focusing on: Executing trades administration (for bulk carriers, containers, and multimodal transportation) with business partners (customers, suppliers, ship owners/brokers). Ensuring all commitments (cargo, shipping, and multimodal transportation) are fulfilled and escalating potential performance issues to internal stakeholders (Traders, Shipping, Supply Chain, Legal, and Management). Managing day-to-day operations of time-charted vessels, including monitoring performance against charter party terms, optimizing transportation costs, and issuing voyage instructions. Ensuring integrity, timeliness, and quality of information flows, including accurate and timely recording in IMOS to facilitate proper Financial Closure and Performance Management. Anticipating, mitigating, and resolving trade and voyage incidents/risks under the guidance of the Trading and Chartering teams. The overall focus is on maximizing efficiency, ensuring operational readiness, and maintaining accurate records. MAIN ACTIVITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES Vessel Operations & Performance Manage the day-to-day operating of the fleet of time-chartered vessels, closely monitoring performance as per agreed Charter Party terms. Prepare and issue voyage instructions to the vessel Master in accordance with the recap of main terms agreed/charter party. Execute, implement, and supervise any commercial contracts/time charters performed by vessels under Holcim Shipping Pte Ltd, ensuring the highest possible voyage result. Work closely with the Chartering and Senior Chartering Managers, providing support with voyage estimates/freight simulations and optimization studies. Coordinate with …