Coal Operator - Commodity Trading

We have an urgent opening for the position of a Coal Operator with a leading Commodities Trading Company.

Location: Mumbai

Main Purpose:

- Coal Operators are responsible for all aspects of executing physical shipments from trade execution through to trade completion.

- Responsibilities include but are not limited to logistics, contract administration, settlement, and risk mitigation covering coal shipments..

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- BE/MBA degree in Mathematics / Statistics / Economics / Finance or a related subject. 3 – 5 years’ experience in the coal/logistics industry preferred.

- Fluent English essential as daily contact with traders and internal departments is conducted in English.

- Strong communication skills required as daily contact with international internal departments and customers/service providers throughout varying geographical areas is needed to conduct daily operations.

- Solid analytical capabilities, including the ability to summarize complex logistical issues and detailed analysis with clarity and brevity in written or oral form.

- Accurate and efficient working style with good attention to detail to complete the daily processes

- Ability to be flexible with working hours in the event of deadlines and work well under pressure

- Open personality with energy and drive

- IT skills: Excel, Word, Outlook

Key Responsibilities:

- Written and verbal daily contact with suppliers, receivers and service providers

- Coordinating the shipments with our customers

- Preparation, verification, and handling of all shipping documents

- Invoicing while observing and maintaining payments terms (Holding Certificates, CAD, Letters of Credit, Bank collections, Open Account etc)

- Checking and arranging payments

- Insuring cargoes while observing incoterms

- Arranging for inspection, sampling, assaying and umpires of cargoes as per contractual terms.

- Organization and coordination of shipments through direct contact with various offices

- Upkeep and maintenance of company's coal risk capture/coal operations system (Pluto)

- Maintenance of multiple reports including Credit Exposure reports and Logistics reports.

Key Internal Relationships:

- Traders

- Trade Finance and Credit Departments

- IT/ Developers

- Weighing and Sampling Department

- Treasury Department

- Deals Desk (Risk and Market Analysis Department)

Vinita Kini