Job Description

Role: Operations Manager Location: Dubai, UAE Reporting to Traders and Directors, the selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing the smooth execution of various trade deals. Specific responsibilities include:

• Timely and accurate preparation of full set of shipping documents

• Coordination with suppliers, shipping companies, and clearing and forwarding agents regarding progress of shipments from origin till destination

• Verify the coherence and the feasibility of Trading negotiations and formalize commercial contracts.

• Evaluate all the costs derived from transactions and communicate all operational data having a financial impact on Trading results (prices, hedges, freight, currency...).

• Follow up the vessels chartered by the Group (spot, COA, or T/C) and optimize the rotations and loading plans.

• Coordinate logistics of all loading/discharging by sea and/or overland and avoid/mitigate any potential hazardous situations.

• Ensure compliance with vetting procedures for seagoing vessels and barges.

• Nominate essential service providers (independent inspectors, loss controllers, additive suppliers etc.) and control the accuracy and consistency of the obtained results.

• Obtain financial guarantees from counterparties, control and/or amend them before cargo loading/unloading

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory aspects (Customs, VAT etc.) in collaboration with respective support departments

• Identify the cause of any encountered operational problems and ensure resolution through coordination with all affected stakeholders, mitigating costs and consequences for the Group.

• Submit damage reports to the insurers and compile and follow claim files.

• Manage the invoicing and payment process and recovery of funds when applicable.

• Where applicable to the role, manages and optimises equity lifting by having an in depth understanding of Lifting Agreements and Terminal Procedures, including Availabilities, Payment Quantities etc.

• Interface with Inspection to ensure that inspections are duly carried out

• Keep the buyers and senior management informed of the progress of shipments

Proactively follow up with all stakeholders and troubleshoot any issues, as required Ideal candidates will have:

• Diploma/degree, preferably with specialization in logistics/supply chain/operations

• 3 - 4 years of relevant work experience

• Prior experience of working in Trading Companies

• Exposure to Coal-Commodity or Steel sector would be ideal

• Independent. Should be able to work alone and under minimal supervision

• Hands-on. Able to work in a small team and to support other colleagues as required.

Job Type: Full-time Salary: AED16,000.00 - AED22,000.00 per month Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Operations Manager of Supply chain and logistics: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• Russian Language (Required)