Junior Contract Administrator

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of commodity trade transactions.
• Monitor shipment schedules, vessel movements, and cargo deliveries.
• Coordinate and maintain trade-related documentation, including contracts, invoices, shipping, and commercial documents.
• Update and maintain accurate records in trading and reporting systems.
• Assist in preparing daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports.
• Manage and maintain commercial risk and PnL reports
• Collect and summarize market and operational information for the trading team.
• Liaise with logistics providers, inspection companies, finance teams, banks, customers, and other counterparties.
• Monitor contract performance and follow up on outstanding operational and documentation matters.
• Maintain organized filing and record-keeping of trade and commercial documents.
• Support process improvement initiatives and other operational projects as required.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Commerce, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 0–2 years of experience in trading, shipping, logistics, supply chain, or operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and data integrity.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Team-oriented with a proactive and willing-to-learn attitude.
• Exposure to commodity trading, mining, shipping, or international trade operations.
• Familiarity with ERP, CTRM, or trading management systems.
• Understanding of basic trade documentation and logistics processes.
• Strong problem-solving and reporting skills.