Holcim is the leading partner for sustainable construction, creating value across the built environment from infrastructure and industry to buildings. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Holcim has more than 48,000 employees in 45 attractive markets – across Europe, Latin America, Asia, Middle East & Africa. Holcim offers high-value end-to-end Building Materials and Building Solutions, from foundations and flooring to roofing and walling – powered by premium brands including ECOPlanet, ECOPact, and ECOCycle®. Find out more at www.holcim.com
WHO IS HOLCIM TRADING & SHIPPING?
Holcim Trading & Shipping is a global leader of seaborne trading service for construction, industrial, and specialty raw materials. Our team of international trading and supply chain experts provides sourcing, import, export, and shipping expertise to customers worldwide, solving complex sourcing challenges, offering reliable, cost-efficient and peace-of-mind solutions. We partner with our customers on a long-term sustainable journey towards supply chain excellence.
YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE
At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.
Join our amazing team and contribute as a:
Trading and Vessel Operator
Role Overview
The Trading & Vessel Operator is responsible for delivering seamless, effective service across the entire trade lifecycle, from contract conclusion to cash collection, while ensuring the optimal and efficient operation of the time-chartered vessel fleet.
Key Responsibilities
This role combines commercial execution and operational management, focusing on:
Executing trades administration (for bulk carriers, containers, and multimodal transportation) with business partners (customers, suppliers, ship owners/brokers).
The overall focus is on maximizing efficiency, ensuring operational readiness, and maintaining accurate records.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Vessel Operations & Performance
Manage the day-to-day operating of the fleet of time-chartered vessels, closely monitoring performance as per agreed Charter Party terms.
Appoint a weather routing company and analyze post-voyage performance reports if the vessel has underperformed.
2. Trade Execution & Logistics
Drive supply chain schedules and daily updates directly with all stakeholders (suppliers, customers, ship owners/brokers, port agents, freight forwarders/logistics providers).
Analyze shipping cargo documents, control and follow claims.
3. Financial & Administrative Control
4. Risk, Claims, and Compliance
Required Skills & Qualifications
Minimum 3 - 5 years of working experience in trading,
Shipping, freight forwarding, and supply chain logistics and operations. (A minimum of 2 years in the related field is required).
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.
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