Operational Specialist - Soft Commodities
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About the Role
Tura Executive is hiring an Operations Associate for a growing international commodities business in Dubai. The role involves end-to-end execution of physical shipments, including managing documentation, coordinating with service providers, and ensuring compliance with Incoterms.
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Responsibilities
- Manage shipments from contract execution through to final delivery
- Coordinate break bulk, containerized, and trucking shipments
- Monitor shipment progress and proactively follow up on operational activities
- Review and manage shipping documentation including BLs, invoices, packing lists, and related documents
- Ensure compliance with contract terms and Incoterms
- Liaise with shipping lines, warehouses, transport providers, inspectors, and other service providers
- Maintain accurate updates within internal systems and reporting tools
- Coordinate closely with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
- Support payment follow up processes, including exposure to Letters of Credit where applicable
- Escalate operational issues or delays promptly and professionally
Requirements
- 2–5 years’ experience within commodity operations, logistics, or supply chain
- Exposure to international trade flows and shipping processes
- Strong understanding of shipping documentation and execution workflows
- Knowledge of Incoterms required
- Experience handling break bulk, containers, and trucking operations preferred
- Familiarity with trade finance/payment terms including LCs is advantageous
Full Job Posting
Operations Associate | Dubai, UAE
- We are currently partnering with a growing international commodities business in Dubai that is looking to hire an Operations Associate to support the end to end execution of physical shipments across global markets.
- This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2–5 years’ experience in commodity operations, logistics, or supply chain execution who enjoys working in a fast paced, commercially driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage shipments from contract execution through to final delivery
- Coordinate break bulk, containerized, and trucking shipments
- Monitor shipment progress and proactively follow up on operational activities
- Review and manage shipping documentation including BLs, invoices, packing lists, and related documents
- Ensure compliance with contract terms and Incoterms
- Liaise with shipping lines, warehouses, transport providers, inspectors, and other service providers
- Maintain accurate updates within internal systems and reporting tools
- Coordinate closely with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
- Support payment follow up processes, including exposure to Letters of Credit where applicable
- Escalate operational issues or delays promptly and professionally
Candidate Profile
- 2–5 years’ experience within commodity operations, logistics, or supply chain
- Exposure to international trade flows and shipping processes
- Strong understanding of shipping documentation and execution workflows
- Knowledge of Incoterms required
- Experience handling break bulk, containers, and trucking operations preferred
- Familiarity with trade finance/payment terms including LCs is advantageous
Key Attributes
- Strong ownership mentality and attention to detail
- Proactive and highly organized
- Able to manage multiple shipments and priorities simultaneously
- Clear communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
- Team oriented with a collaborative approach
Location & Reporting
- Location: Dubai, UAE
- Reporting to: Operations Manager
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