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Trade Operations Manager

Manpower Middle East
Dubai, UAE
Fulltime
Senior
2 months ago
Operations ManagementProcess ImprovementSupply ChainLogisticsBudget ManagementStrategic Planning
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Overview

Our client, a leader in the commodity trading sector, is seeking a

Trade Operations Manager- Russian Speaker

to join their team.

As a

Trade Operations Manager,

  • you will be responsible for managing the full trade lifecycle, supporting commercial negotiations, and ensuring seamless execution of international commodity transactions.
  • The idea candidate will work closely with trading, logistics, finance, legal, and risk teams, contributing to both day-to-day trading operations and longer-term market development strategies, which will align successfully in the organization.
  • About the Requirements
  • Minimum 3 – 6 years’ experience in physical commodity trading with a proven track record of closing international trades, with strong commercial judgement and negotiation capability.
  • Solid knowledge of import/export processes, logistics operations, and key Incoterms.
  • Experience working with contracts, Letters of Credit (LCs), invoices, and shipping documentation with advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, complex formulas, and macros.
  • Fluent English and Russian (desirable).

About You

  • You will manage full-cycle physical commodity trading, aligned with the company’s trading portfolio.
  • Participate in commercial negotiations and support contract conclusion and execution, including pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and risk mitigation.
  • Coordinate closely with logistics, operations, finance, and legal teams to ensure timely and accurate deal execution.
  • Maintain and develop trading models and analytics in Excel, working with finance and risk teams to monitor P&L performance.
  • Ensure strong understanding and management of commodity trading documentation, including Bills of Lading, cargo insurance, customs declarations, and related trade documents.
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