Dry Bulk Operator – Coal & Iron Ore

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Dry Bulk Operator to manage end‑to‑end execution of bulk commodity trades, primarily in coal and iron ore. The role involves coordinating shipments, handling documentation, and ensuring smooth operational flow across trading, shipping, and logistics functions.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full trade lifecycle from contract execution to final settlement for bulk shipments.
• Coordinate vessel nominations, laycan schedules, and cargo movements with traders, suppliers, shipowners, brokers, and port agents.
• Monitor loading/discharge activities, vessel turnaround, and demurrage/despatch management.
• Prepare, review, and manage trade documentation such as contracts, invoices, letters of credit, bills of lading, certificates, and customs documents.
• Liaise with finance teams on invoicing, payment follow‑ups, and settlement matters.
• Track cargo positions, inventory movements, and shipment status for timely reporting.
• Handle operational issues, discrepancies, claims, and exceptions to minimise risk.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, trade regulations, internal controls, and risk policies.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Maritime Studies, Business, Logistics or related field.
• 5–8 years of trade operations experience in commodities trading, shipping or dry‑bulk logistics.
• Proven experience handling coal and/or iron‑ore shipments in high‑volume environments.
• Strong knowledge of dry‑bulk shipping operations, Incoterms, charter party terms, letters of credit and trade documentation.
• Familiarity with demurrage/despatch calculations, claims handling and vessel operations.
• Detail‑oriented with strong problem‑solving and coordination abilities.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office applications
• Commodity trading/ERP systems
• Incoterms and charter party terminology
• Demurrage/despatch calculation methods