Location: Beirut, Lebanon
Reporting to: CEO

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Trade Execution Specialist to manage the end-to-end execution of international commodity shipments, ensuring smooth logistics operations from origin to destination.

The successful candidate will oversee shipment coordination, trade documentation, and logistics processes while maintaining effective communication with suppliers, customers, shipping lines, freight forwarders, insurance providers, banks, surveyors, and other relevant stakeholders.

This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously while ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and international trade procedures.

Key Responsibilities

1. Trade Documentation & Compliance
• Prepare, review, and manage shipping and trade documentation, including Bills of Lading, Certificates of Origin, Phytosanitary Certificates, Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, and insurance documents.
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, contractual obligations, and applicable procedures.
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of shipment documentation.

2. Shipment Coordination & Execution
• Coordinate international and local shipments from origin to final destination.
• Liaise with suppliers, customers, shipping lines, freight forwarders, surveyors, inspection companies, and port agents.
• Monitor vessel movements and shipment progress to ensure timely deliveries.
• Coordinate customs clearance, cargo discharge, and related logistics activities where required.
• Monitor inventory, stock movements, and warehouse operations.
• Proactively identify and resolve shipment delays and operational challenges.

3. Reporting & Operational Efficiency
• Maintain accurate shipment records and prepare operational status reports.
• Collaborate with Trading, Finance, and Commercial teams to ensure the effective execution of contracts.
• Monitor logistics costs and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement of shipment execution and documentation processes.

Must-Have Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience may be considered.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in logistics, shipping, supply chain management, or trade execution.
• Good understanding of international shipping procedures and trade documentation.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple shipments and competing priorities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy when handling operational records and documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and respond proactively to operational challenges