ED&F Man Cotton | Trading Operations & Supply Chain Lead | Houston TX
Listed on 2026-08-30
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Supply Chain & Logistics, Logistics Coordination, Inventory Control & Analysis
ED&F Man Cotton | Trading Operations & Supply Chain Lead | Houston TX USA
We have an opportunity for someone to join us as a Trade Operations & Supply Chain Lead to coordinate the execution of physical commodity contracts and the related logistics, inventory and supply chain activities. This position serves as a key operational link between trading, operations, documentation, finance, accounting, warehouses, transportation providers and other external partners. With no direct reports, they will be a day-to-day contact and operational lead for the team to coordinate priorities, support colleagues, resolve execution issues and promote consistent processes.
Also identifying opportunities to improve the operation through automation, artificial intelligence, system enhancements and better use of data. The successful candidate will combine hands-on execution with the curiosity and initiative to develop more efficient ways of working.
Position Title:Trade Operations & Supply Chain Lead
Division:Cotton
Position Type:Full-time
Schedule:Office based
Business Overview
ED&F Man Cotton driven by an ambition to become a leading trader of raw cotton, serving customers around the world. The breadth of ED&F Man Commodities existing operations provides ED&F Man Cotton with offices in major cotton producing regions and expertise in operating sustainable containerised supply chains, underpinned by robust risk management procedures.
ED&F Man is owned by Hartree Partners,
LP a leading global merchant commodities firm facilitating the flow of energy, metals, agriculture, and environmental products across the full commodity supply chain, connecting producers and consumers. Hartree was founded in 1997, is jointly owned by senior management and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, LP, and employs around 5,000 individuals worldwide.
Key Accountabilities
Trade Execution
- Coordinate the execution of physical commodity purchase and sales contracts from contract handoff through delivery and final settlement.
- Review contract quantities, shipment periods, delivery terms, customer requirements and other execution instructions.
- Maintain accurate and timely contract, shipment, inventory and logistics information within the company’s ERP and supporting systems.
- Coordinate with traders and commercial teams regarding inventory availability, shipment planning, customer requirements and execution priorities.
- Assist with resolving contract, weight, quality, inventory, invoicing and settlement discrepancies.
Logistics and Supply Chain Coordination
- Coordinate domestic transportation, drayage, warehouse activity, container movements and ocean shipments.
- Develop shipment plans that align contract requirements, inventory availability, warehouse capabilities, transportation capacity and customer delivery expectations.
- Coordinate with warehouses, freight brokers, carriers, ocean carriers, customers and other service providers.
- Monitor pickup appointments, loading activity, deliveries and key shipment milestones.
- Support carrier selection, routing decisions, rate analysis and transportation planning.
- Review freight, warehouse and accessorial charges for accuracy.
- Investigate unsupported, unusual or avoidable supply chain costs.
- Monitor carrier and service-provider performance and help resolve recurring service issues.
Inventory and Warehouse Management
- Maintain visibility of physical inventory across warehouses and transportation stages.
- Review inventory movements and system transactions for accuracy and completeness.
- Coordinate corrective action with warehouses and internal stakeholders.
- Monitor inventory ageing, warehouse dwell time and other factors that may create additional cost or execution risk.
- Support inventory reconciliations and ensure system records accurately reflect physical movements.
- Coordinate inventory priorities with Trading and Operations based on commercial and contractual requirements.
Operational Leadership
- Help coordinate priorities during periods of high shipment volume, changing commercial requirements or employee absence.
- Provide practical support to colleagues when resolving complex contracts, shipment exceptions or system issues.
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