Redstone Commodity Search focus on offering 360° search solutions to the global commodities markets. With a competitive coverage of Trading Houses, Producers, Majors, Utilities, Merchants, Hedge Funds, Investment Banks and Brokerages; Redstone Commodity Search can confidently offer you an edge in today’s volatile market.
Redstone Commodity Search are working with a fast growing commodity trading house looking to a Trade Operations Manager to join the team in London
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Key Responsibilities / Tas
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Manage end-to-end execution of physical coffee trades from contract confirmation through to final delivery, ensuring accuracy and timely executi
* on.Oversee logistics and shipping operations, coordinating with freight forwarders, shipping lines, warehouses, and optimising freight cos
* ts.Manage trade documentation and regulatory compliance, including import/export requirements, customs processes, letters of credit, and EUDR obligatio
* ns.Lead the trade operations function while collaborating closely with traders, finance, shared services, suppliers, customers, and logistics partne
* rs.Role reports directly to the C
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Key Qualifications / Experie
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5+ years of experience in physical commodity trade operations, ideally within coffee or other agricultural commodi
* ties.Strong knowledge of international logistics, shipping processes, and import/export regulations, including trade documentation and customs requirem
* ents.Proven expertise in contract management and trade finance documentation, including letters of credit and bills of la
* ding.Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple shipments, deadlines, and operational issues simultaneo
* usly.Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder management abilities, with experience collaborating across trading, finance, logistics, and external partner netw
* orks.Located in L
ondon