Traffic Operator

On behalf of a younger, successfully operating and further growing commodity trading company, presently located in the City of Zurich, we are recruiting a

Traffic Operator (Bulk Fertilizers / Liquids)
- You oversee the international transportation by sea and river shipments of the goods
- Looking for suitable ocean vessels or organize container shipments in cooperation with the trading department
- Following the financial aspects of international transactions, such as opening L/C’s, negotiate and issue documents, cashing of L/C’, manage credit limits
- Supervise execution of the physical trades of goods in bulk, bags, containers or liquid form
- Interaction and correspondence with various stakeholders, such as internal departments, banks, insurance companies, inspection companies, sellers, buyers, intermediates
- Internal tasks, reporting

Ideal profile
- Appropriate education
- Minimum of 1-3 years of work experience in similar position and/or exposure to commodity trading / logistics / operations of seaborne trade / trade finance
- Accurate working and detail oriented, ability to independently manage tasks but also work in a team, ability to work under pressure
- Fluent in English
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office

Offer
- Being part of a multinational team, growing company and rewarding work
- Central office location
- Fair compensation
- Working in a small team with the potential to grow internally