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Holcim

Trading Operator

Coral Gables, FL · On-site

Job overview The Trading Operator is responsible for executing trades from contract conclusion by ... Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in trading, shipping, freight forwarding and supply chain ...

FedEx Logistics

Import Forwarding Agent

Jamaica, NY · On-site

$19 - $23/hr

... in the various operating divisions and subsidiaries. * Prepare, analyze, and/or submit ... Responsible for freight forwarding functions, which consist of: coordinating customer booking ...

TeamSoft

Forklift Operator

El Paso, TX · On-site

$15/hr

Peoplelink Staffing has partnered with a global leader in freight forwarding and supply chain ... Warehouse / Forklift Operator Job Summary: * Monday - Friday * 1st Shift 8am-5pm * 2nd Shift 12pm ...

Northwest Industrial Staffing, Inc

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Forklift Operator / Heavy Equipment Operator

Tacoma, WA · On-site

$22 - $24/hr

Container Forklift Operator / Heavy Equipment Operator Compensation: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour Job ... freight forwarders and drayage drivers. * Load & Unload: Transfer heavy containerized freight ...

Northwest Industrial Staffing, Inc

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Forklift Operator / Heavy Equipment Operator

Tacoma, WA · On-site

$22 - $24/hr

Container Forklift Operator / Heavy Equipment Operator Compensation: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour Job ... freight forwarders and drayage drivers. * Load & Unload: Transfer heavy containerized freight ...

Rock City Logistics

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Air & Ocean Export Operator

Southfield, MI · On-site

$48K - $58K/yr

Air & Ocean Export Operator (Freight Forwarding) Location: Southfield, MI (On-site) Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Air & Ocean Export Operator to manage our export ...

OEC Group

Freight Forwarding Sales Manager

Cerritos, CA · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

... Operating Common Carrier). This role requires a background in the freight forwarding/logistics industry and a passion for excellent client service. The ideal candidate will be a leader who believes ...

OEC Group

Freight Forwarding Sales Manager

Burlingame, CA · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

... Operating Common Carrier). This role requires a background in the freight forwarding/logistics industry and a passion for excellent client service. The ideal candidate will be a leader who believes ...

OEC Group

Freight Forwarding Sales Manager

Englewood, CO · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

... Operating Common Carrier). This role requires a background in the freight forwarding/logistics industry and a passion for excellent client service. The ideal candidate will be a leader who believes ...

OEC Group

Freight Forwarding Sales Manager

Burlingame, CA · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

... Operating Common Carrier). This role requires a background in the freight forwarding/logistics industry and a passion for excellent client service. The ideal candidate will be a leader who believes ...

JAS

Import Specialist

Minneapolis, MN

$26.44 - $32.69/hr

An Import Specialist must ensure compliance with laws and regulations, as well as JAS Forwarding operating procedures. Within some JAS locations, this position may also be responsible for the ...

OEC Group

Freight Forwarding Sales Manager

Cerritos, CA · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

... Operating Common Carrier). This role requires a background in the freight forwarding/logistics industry and a passion for excellent client service. The ideal candidate will be a leader who believes ...

OEC Group

Freight Forwarding Sales Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

... Operating Common Carrier). This role requires a background in the freight forwarding/logistics industry and a passion for excellent client service. The ideal candidate will be a leader who believes ...

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A Forwarder Operator is responsible for operating a forwarder, a type of forestry machine used to transport logs from the harvesting site to roadside landings for further processing or transport. Their duties include maneuvering the machine through rough terrain, loading and unloading logs using a hydraulic crane, and ensuring efficient and safe operations. They must have strong machine-handling skills, knowledge of forestry practices, and an understanding of safety regulations. This role is essential in the logging industry to ensure the efficient movement of timber while minimizing environmental impact.

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A typical day for a Forwarder Operator involves maneuvering specialized machinery to transport felled logs from the cutting site to roadside landing areas, conducting pre-operation safety checks, and maintaining equipment. Forwarder Operators often work outdoors in varying weather conditions and collaborate closely with timber harvesters, site supervisors, and truck drivers to ensure efficient, safe, and organized log removal. Regular communication and coordination with other team members are essential for meeting daily production goals while maintaining safety standards. This role is central to the overall logging process, often requiring adaptability and strong problem-solving skills to address on-site challenges. Many Forwarder Operators have opportunities to advance to supervisory roles or diversify their skill sets by operating additional types of heavy forestry equipment.

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Trading Operator

Holcim

Coral Gables, FL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Holcim rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 54 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

397th of 542 rated manufacturers

Job description

About Holcim
Holcim Trading & Shipping (HT&S) is the trading arm of Holcim Group, the world leader in innovative and sustainable building materials. Holcim Trading & Shipping (HT&S) is specialised in meeting the needs of customers and suppliers around the world through a unique portfolio of products and services provided from offices in Zurich, Singapore and Miami.
Holcim Trading & Shipping (HT&S) is a leading international trader and seaborne logistics operator who delivers, through a team of dedicated specialists, solutions for the seaborne import and export of raw materials and finished goods both to Holcim Group companies as well as to third party businesses.
Job overview
The Trading Operator is responsible for executing trades from contract conclusion by the Trading teams to cash collection:
  • Delivering seamless and effective delivery of excellent service to Holcim's business partners (customers, ship owners/brokers, suppliers) in a timely manner.
  • Ensuring integrity of information flows to and from internal and external stakeholders.
  • Managing risks under the responsibility and guidance of the Trading teams within the defined segregation of duties.
  • Adding value by proposing improvements to the Trading teams and by integrating customer feedback to improve Holcim's value proposition to customers.

Main activities / responsibilities
Business objectives
Manage the value creation for and with existing customers and suppliers for the whole Holcim's perimeter characterised by activities such as:
  • Ensuring smooth and seamless execution of trades administration (for bulkcarriers, containers and multimodal transportation) with Holcim business partners by driving supply chain schedules and daily updates directly with suppliers, customers, ship owners/brokers, port agents, freight forwarders/logistics providers and other stakeholders.
  • Ensure and track that cargo, shipping and multimodal transportation commitments are fulfilled and escalate any potential performance issues to the various internal stakeholders (Traders, Shipping, Supply Chain, Legal, and Management).
  • Ensuring the integrity, timeliness and quality of the information provided to internal and external stakeholders through internal checks and controls (e.g., get approval before loading from CFO and Head of Region in case of missing LC, non-back-to-back positions, provisions, etc).
  • Obtain, issue documentary/shipping instructions, customs documentation, inventory documentation with the various stakeholders (suppliers, customers, banks, ship owner/brokers, freight forwarders/logistics providers, etc) and organise surveyors, inspection, etc. where required.
  • Ensure nomination and timely acceptance of vessels in close coordination with the Chartering Managers/Shipping department.
  • Ensure that all measures of mitigation are in place to avoid any risks, disruptions, losses related to vessel operations/trade execution.
  • Is responsible for the issuance and control of any laytime calculations and claims with ship owners, suppliers and customers.
  • Initiating cash in - cash out processes at transactional level upstream from Finance.
  • Prepare reports, statistics for the Team Leaders, Traders or other internal stakeholders when required.
  • Escalate any operational issues to the Team Leader and/or the Trader and/or the Chartering Manager.
  • Share internally any market/business intelligence collected through daily interaction with customers and suppliers.
  • Collect and forward customer inquiries to the relevant Trader.

Risk management
  • Adhere to the Holcim Code of Business Conduct, Trading Policy and Shipping Directive and all relevant Holcim policies.
  • Protection of the Holcim Group reputation and brand value for relevant seaborne trading activities.
  • Anticipation, mitigation and resolution of trade incidents under the Trading team's guidance, providing suggestions on mitigations strategies.
  • Alerts to Team Leader and/or Traders/Charterers in case of material risk (e.g., missing LC, claims), deviance from the delegation of authority or any risk of breach of applicable Policies, in line with Holcim's segregation of duties
  • Strict compliance with the Operation Operating model (process, tools etc).

Profile Required
Education/ Qualification:
  • Commercial degree in international trading, shipping, logistic, freight forwarding or similar education and experience

Experience:
  • Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in trading, shipping, freight forwarding and supply chain logistics and operations.

Knowledge and skills:
  • Solid understanding of international seaborne trading and maritime regulations and logistics. Knowledge of multimodal transportation/handling, customs documentation and inventory documentation (handling DAP or DDP trades). Knowledge of Trade Finance tools (letter of credit, documentary collection, payment terms and payment instruments). Knowledge of laytime calculations concepts and specific shipping terms.
  • Creates, cultivates and nurtures an excellent and service-oriented culture towards our customers and suppliers to build long-term business relationships.
  • Consequential losses and cost avoidance in risk management.
  • Cultural and language skills; comfortable to work in a multicultural environment.
  • Mature, stable and disciplined personality, attention to details and execution risk, good communicator at all levels, diplomatic and able to adapt to the situation when required. Multitasking and sense of priority while keeping a cool head - street-smart, resilient and persuasive to achieve an objective in a sometimes-conflictual environment.

Languages:
  • Full professional proficiency in English and Spanish is required.
  • Additional languages are a plus

Benefits
  • Hybrid work contract
  • Family Support: Subsidized child care and paid maternity/paternity leave
  • Professional Growth: Company-sponsored training and professional development.
  • Discounts and Perks: Subsidized meals, exclusive discounts, and company gifts for special occasions.
  • Long-service awards
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Pension and Savings: Access to a comprehensive pension fund and an employee savings scheme.

Holcim is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We support equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, national origin, gender, sexuality, disability, or age.
Important Notice: Holcim recruiters only contact candidates via official @[holcim.com] email addresses. We do not use Gmail or any other non-Holcim domains to conduct recruitment processes. Please verify the sender address before responding."
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