Job details
For one of our clients, a well-established international trading company, we are currently recruiting a Grains Operator to join their team in Paris. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to play a key role in supporting end-to-end grains trading operations across procurement, logistics, and contract execution. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in grains trading operations, a meticulous approach to contract and payment processes, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
Your mission:- Track shipments in coordination with charterers and/or shipping companies
- Ensure secure payments through credit insurance, letters of credit, and effective invoicing and payment follow-up
- Draft, verify, and execute contracts, including payment terms, quality standards, and legal clauses
- Oversee full contract execution cycle (purchase, sale, transport), ensure accurate system data entry, and monitor stock levels in port silos
- Ensure regulatory and compliance documentation is correctly submitted to banks and insurers
- Update systems with contract, invoice, and provision data; manage export documentation; track costs and oversee bid/performance bond monitoring
- Manage relationships with external service providers (e.g. inspection companies, Banks, etc...), in coordination with traders
Your profile:
- Degree in International Business, Export, or Logistics
- Minimum 5 years of experience in grains trading operations
- Solid understanding of GAFTA contract terms
- Proficient in English (written and spoken)
- Analytical, detail-oriented, and adaptable; able to manage complex workflows and multiple priorities
The offer:
- Join a well-established trading company with strong market presence
- Engage in diverse operational tasks across the grains supply chain
- Collaborative and international working environment
- Competitive compensation and growth opportunities
Interested in contributing to a high-performing trading team in Paris? Apply now!
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