Trade Operator (Containerized Cargo) (T20353)
- Full time
- Singapore View on Map
- posted 5 hours ago
- Posted: July 13, 2026 -Accepting applications
Job Detail
Job Description
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.
