At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage cargo operations and maintain accurate records for seamless team collaboration.
- Company: Join a leading international oil trading company with a dynamic work environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Fluent Mandarin is a plus, but not essential; great for those looking to grow.
- Why this job: Be part of a crucial team that drives global trade and logistics.
- Qualifications: 2-3 years in cargo operations and strong Microsoft Office skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Responsibilities
- Diligently maintain and regularly update/manage filing system and records of all physical contract operations in such a way that would permit other team members to take over tasks at short notice.
- Review purchase and sale contracts.
- Send chartering application when necessary, get vessels approved by the suppliers and buyers, send documentation instructions, appoint inspection company, apply insurance when necessary, and secure invoices from suppliers.
- Liaise with Trading, Contracts, Shipping, Trade Finance, Cargo Control and Demurrage Claim teams; work closely with our Asia and UK Finance Department on financial issues.
- Monitor vessel movement, identify quantity loss and quality off-spec and assist Cargo Control to lodge claim against suppliers/owners.
- Observe B/L date and B/L quantity of all hedged cargoes and keep physical traders and OTC traders informed of any change.
- Update data in trading systems (Bridge and Bulldog) promptly and accurately.
- Strictly meet the timing requirements in the operation procedures.
- Give clear hand-over instructions before taking annual leaves or business trips and cover other team members whenever required.
- Any other tasks that the company may reasonably assign from time to time according to business need.
Requirements
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of cargo operations.
- Experience working in an international oil trading company preferred.
- Successful incumbent is likely to have 2 to 3 years’ experience.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Excellent written, spoken communication skills.
- Fluent Mandarin would be preferred, but not essential.
We think you need these skills to ace Junior Cargo Operator in London
Filing System Management
Contract Review
Chartering Application Processing
Vessel Approval Coordination
Documentation Instruction
Insurance Application
Invoice Management
