Trade Operations Specialist (Container)

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