Commercial Logistics Specialist at Trafigura

Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:

Monthly Volume Planning:


Receive and analyze contract allocations and trade instructions for upcoming months
Consolidate supplier sites, cargo readiness assessments, and trade delivery timelines
Identify optimal mode, port, and routing preferences per trade


Route & Flow Design:


Determine optimal transport routes per trade including direct, in-transit, road, or rail options
Maintain corridor health register and flag risk-prone routes
Prepare detailed lane forecasts per week and corridor


Freight Quotation & Commercial Analysis:


Manage freight RFQ process with multiple freight forwarders
Normalize, compare, and evaluate quotes based on cost, transit time, and value-added services
Recommend most efficient and commercially favourable solutions per corridor
Ensure booking recommendations align with trade margin objectives


Execution Support:


Provide confirmed freight allocation plans to Logistics Coordinators
Deliver comprehensive route maps, freight forwarder assignments, and SLA requirements
Adjust allocations based on trade flow changes throughout the month


Experience and Qualifications


Tertiary Degree
7+ years of experience in commodities trading or similar fast-paced trading environment
Knowledge of multimodal transport (road, rail, sea, air)
Familiarity with in-transit warehouse operations
Strong negotiation and commercial evaluation skills


Competencies


Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Commercial acumen and cost optimization mindset


Key Relationships and Department Overview:


Internal: Regional Traders, Execution Team, Logistics Coordinators, Trade Support teams, Trade Operations teams
External: Freight Forwarders