Holcim Trading & Shipping (HT&S) is specialised in meeting the needs of customers and suppliers ... Ensuring the integrity, timeliness and quality of the information provided to internal and external ...
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Do workers at Holcim get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
79% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
79% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Does Holcim pay people when they’re sick?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
52% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.
52% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.
At Holcim, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
88% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.
88% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.
Is the health insurance from Holcim affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.
Do people get paid time off at Holcim?
Most people get paid time off work.
94% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.
94% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Only some people find out their schedule four weeks ahead of time.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.
- 45% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 10% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 5% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 40% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.
Do workers at Holcim worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
85% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
85% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Do Holcim workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
62% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
62% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
How easy is it for Holcim workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
54% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
54% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at Holcim?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
88% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
88% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Do Holcim managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
88% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
88% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Do jobs at Holcim spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
10% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
10% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at Holcim?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
73% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
73% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Is working at Holcim good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
50% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and November 2025.
50% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and November 2025.
Do people at Holcim feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
37% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
37% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Do people at Holcim get to take their breaks without interruption?
Only some people get breaks without interruption.
50% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
50% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Is it stressful to work at Holcim?
Most people feel stressed out here.
69% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
69% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Do people at Holcim enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
73% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
73% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Do people at Holcim recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
52% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
52% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at Holcim?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
42% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
42% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Do people get support to advance at Holcim?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 50% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
In the last year, 50% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Do people think Holcim’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
87% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
87% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how Holcim is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
48% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
48% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
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Holcim rating
7.0
Based on 54 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
398th of 537 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."
About HOLCIM
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Industry
Construction materials wholesalers
Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Chicago, IL, US
Year founded
2015