Cargo Assurance/Specialist

2 days ago

Singapore Trafigura Full time $60,000 - $180,000 per year
Main Purpose:Assisting with ensuring cargo quality, quantity management, and compliance throughout the supply chain in Far East operations.
This role involves coordinating inspections, managing quality control processes, and mitigating cargo-related risks to protect Trafigura's commercial interests.
The position requires physical attendance at key operational sites including ports, terminals, refineries, and storage facilities across the region to oversee critical cargo operations and ensure diligent inventory management.
The specialist will be actively involved in higher-risk operations ensuring potential risks are reviewed and implementing required preventative measures.
Travel within the Far East region is expected to ensure hands-on supervision of cargo movements and maintain direct relationships with key service providers.Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

Quality & Quantity Assurance:

  • Investigate quality/quantity discrepancies, with the intention of understanding the cause and implementing corrective measures for future operations.
  • Reviewing upcoming operations and identifying those with a higher risk.  Putting processes in place to ensure all risks are thoroughly mitigated.
  • Physical attendance to Trafigura operations and storage locations to oversee operations taking place and carry out checks and validation of Trafigura inventory.

Risk Management:

  • Identify potential cargo risks during transportation and storage
  • Implement preventive measures and contingency plans
  • Maintain relationships with inspection companies and cargo assurance surveyors

Operational Coordination:

  • Liaise with traders, logistics, and vessel operations teams
  • Coordinate with vessels, terminals, and storage facilities
  • Ensure compliance with local regulations and international standards
  • Support documentation and certification processes where needed

Reporting & Analysis:

  • Prepare detailed reports and loss analyses pinpointing areas of concern
  • Implement and Track KPIs related to cargo performance and losses
  • Provide recommendations for process improvements

Required Qualifications

  • 3-5 years' experience in cargo inspection, quality control, or commodities trading
  • Strong knowledge of oil / petroleum product commodity specifications
  • Understanding of international trade terms and shipping procedures
  • Proficiency in English and local language(s)
  • Willingness to travel extensively within Far East region
  • Ability to work in challenging operational environments and high-pressure situations

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with inspection companies (SGS, Intertek, Bureau Veritas, Saybolt etc)
  • Knowledge of ISO standards and quality management systems
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Key Relationships and Department Overview:

Traders

Logistics teams

Vessel operations teams

Vessels, terminals, and storage facilities

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