Junior Cargo Operator

Responsibilities

• Diligently maintain and regularly update/manage filing system and records of all physical contract operations in such a way that would permit other team members to take over tasks at short notice
• Review purchase and sale contracts;
• Send chartering application when necessary, get vessels approved by the suppliers and buyers, send documentation instructions, appoint inspection company, apply insurance when necessary, and secure invoices from suppliers;
• Liaise with Trading, Contracts, Shipping, Trade Finance, Cargo Control and Demurrage Claim teams; work closely with our Asia and UK Finance Department on the financial issues;
• Monitor vessel movement, identify quantity loss and quality off-spec and assist Cargo Control to lodge claim against suppliers/owners;
• Observe B/L date and B/L quantity of all hedged cargoes and keep physical traders and OTC traders informed of any change;
• Update data in trading systems (Bridge and Bulldog) promptly and accurately;
• Strictly meet the timing requirements in the operation procedures;
• Give clear hand-over instructions before taking annual leaves or business trips and cover other team members whenever required;
• Any other tasks that the company may reasonably assign from time to time according to business need

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of cargo operations
• Experience working in an international oil trading company preferred
• Successful incumbent is likely to have 2 to 3 years’ experience
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent written, spoken communication skills
• Fluent Mandarin would be preferred, but not essential