Trade Operator (Containerized Cargo)

Responsibilities • Manage the end-to-end execution of containerized cargo shipments, ensuring smooth coordination from booking to final delivery. • Review and administer sales and purchase contracts, ensuring compliance with agreed commercial terms. • Coordinate with shipping lines, freight forwarders, suppliers, customers, ports, depots, customs brokers, and logistics service providers to facilitate timely cargo movements. • Arrange container bookings, monitor vessel schedules, and proactively resolve shipment delays or operational issues. • Prepare, review, and verify shipping and trade documentation, including Bills of Lading, Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Certificates of Origin, and other import/export documentation. • Liaise with internal stakeholders and external parties to ensure accurate cargo tracking, customs clearance, and on-time deliveries. • Support trade finance processes, including Letters of Credit, invoicing, payment follow-up, and document presentation where required. • Maintain accurate shipment records and ensure compliance with contractual obligations, international trade regulations, and company procedures. • Work closely with commercial, logistics, and finance teams to improve operational efficiency and support business growth. Requirements • Diploma or Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Maritime Studies, International Trade, or a related discipline. • Minimum 3 years of experience in trade operations, container shipping, freight forwarding, logistics, or international trade. • Hands-on experience handling containerized cargo movements and coordinating with shipping lines and freight forwarders. • Good understanding of international shipping documentation, Incoterms, customs procedures, and trade finance processes. • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel; experience with ERP systems, shipping platforms, or trade management systems is advantageous. • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously. • Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to perform effectively in a fast-paced international trading environment.