Head of Operations
Core
Lead Singapore operations for an international agricultural trading house, overseeing the execution of physical commodity trades from origin to destination.
Role type
Senior leadership operations manager (agricultural commodities)
Builds
Physical trade lifecycle execution for agricultural commodities
Domain
Agricultural commodities trading and logistics
Required skills
Team leadership, international trade execution, bulk and containerised shipment management, shipping documentation and Incoterms, GAFTA/FOSFA contracts, trade finance instruments, demurrage and claims management, process improvement, commercial judgement, risk management, commodity trading systems
Technologies
Commodity trading and risk management systems
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the operations team; oversee the full physical trade lifecycle from contract review to delivery and claims; coordinate with suppliers, customers, shipowners, and freight forwarders; partner with traders on logistical feasibility and execution costs; manage shipping documentation and letters of credit; monitor shipment schedules and quality requirements; oversee laytime calculations and cargo claims; strengthen operational controls and performance measures.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership