Trade Operations Specialist

Trade Operations Specialist - Singapore

Do you want to be part of the green transition of the shipping industry by joining a truly international company, where you can put your excellent operational- and supporting skills in play? Then this exciting and challenging position as Trade Operations Specialist, in one of the world’s largest suppliers of marine fuels, might be the right opportunity for you.

As a Trade Operations your primary goal will be to support the Front Office with operational support that covers contract management, claim administration, operational scheduling of bunker deliveries, post deal administration and reporting against set KPI’s. You will be based in our office in Singapore and work with colleagues, suppliers, agents and customers from our offices worldwide.

A role with great responsibility
KPI Ocean Connect Global Accounts purchase and deliver marine fuels to some of the world’s largest shipping companies in over 150 ports globally. You will report to our Head of Trade support and our regional Commercial Director and be part of a 7-person team.

Furthermore, your responsibilities will be to:

• Monitor contract performance, order entry and help with demand/supply operational execution
• Pricing out contracts and ensure customers and suppliers are paid correctly
• Ensure compliance policy is followed when front office enters deals and administer the contract afterwards
• Responsible for the order entry and management of customer orders
• Production of weekly/monthly management and performance reports
• Perform administration support on claims management

What are we looking for:
We seek an analytical individual who knows how to manage numerous project tracks within a set timeline. It is important that you have a great eye for detail and structure and critical mindset. It will be and advantage if you already have relevant working experience within shipping industry (e.g. agencies, freight forwarding, operations would be helpful) and are comfortable with systems such as Power BI, Sales Force, shipping tracking systems.

Furthermore, you will be required to work independently and under pressure. You are self-motivated and meticulous as well as proactive with an eye to detail. It is a requirement that you are proficient in English and MS Office Applications.

We are looking for someone able to work in the role on long term basis, organised and focused and can form good interpersonal relation ships with peers and front office team members.

Want to join the team and help shape the future

If you can see yourself taking on the above-mentioned tasks, then please send in your application now. If you should have any additional questions to the position, before applying, please do not hesitate to reach out to Head of Trade Operations, Ana Fernandes at +44 75 4824 6359 or Commercial Director, Melvin Lum +65 8876 0281

Remember that the above description of the position is the ideal requirements for a candidate, however we strongly believe in inclusion and diversity, for which reason we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all requirements.

We process applications on a continuous basis, which is why we encourage you to send your application as soon as possible.

We look forward to hearing from you!

KPI OceanConnect operates across every major maritime hub and time zone with offices in Athens, Doha, Hamburg, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Jakarta, London, Miami, Middelfart, New York, Rotterdam, Seattle, Seoul, Singapore and Tokyo.