Job details

For one of our clients, a well-established international trading company, we are currently recruiting a Grains Operator to join their team in Paris. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to play a key role in supporting end-to-end grains trading operations across procurement, logistics, and contract execution. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in grains trading operations, a meticulous approach to contract and payment processes, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

• Track shipments in coordination with charterers and/or shipping companies
• Ensure secure payments through credit insurance, letters of credit, and effective invoicing and payment follow-up
• Draft, verify, and execute contracts, including payment terms, quality standards, and legal clauses
  
• Oversee full contract execution cycle (purchase, sale, transport), ensure accurate system data entry, and monitor stock levels in port silos
• Ensure regulatory and compliance documentation is correctly submitted to banks and insurers
• Update systems with contract, invoice, and provision data; manage export documentation; track costs and oversee bid/performance bond monitoring
• Manage relationships with external service providers (e.g. inspection companies, Banks, etc...), in coordination with traders

• Degree in International Business, Export, or Logistics
• Minimum 5 years of experience in grains trading operations
• Solid understanding of GAFTA contract terms
• Proficient in English (written and spoken)
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and adaptable; able to manage complex workflows and multiple priorities

• Join a well-established trading company with strong market presence
• Engage in diverse operational tasks across the grains supply chain
• Collaborative and international working environment
• Competitive compensation and growth opportunities