Soft Ags Operator

A global commodity company is seeking an Operations Assistant to join their Trade team, handling physical shipments to customers.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the Operations Manager to support the trading team with logistics.
Coordinate with overseas operations, suppliers, shipping lines, freight forwarders, and warehouse partners.
Monitor shipments, agreements, and related documentation.
Verify and process invoices for payment, working closely with the Accounts team.
Accurately and promptly enter data into the in-house system.
Manage stock, including reconciling stock confirmations from 3PL/4PL providers with the in-house system.
Serve as the primary contact for insurance claims, submitting monthly insurance declarations and reports.
Maintain position keeping.
Oversee stock and deliveries to the terminal market (ICE).

Skills & Experience:

Minimum of 7 years of proven experience in shipping/logistics within a similar environment.
Preferably experienced in agri commodities.
Highly organized with the ability to manage various shipments during busy periods.
Familiar with warehousing and freight.
Knowledgeable about demurrage and detention claims.
Prior experience in insurance.
Proficient in Excel and other systems.
Excellent communication skills.
Willingness to travel.