Company Description
Shabarek Trading is an international agricultural commodity trading company specializing in the sourcing and distribution of grains, oilseeds, and feed ingredients. We source products from North America, South America, the Black Sea region, and Europe to the East Med region.
Built on reliability, integrity, and market expertise, we deliver efficient supply chain solutions through a strong global network of suppliers, shipping partners, and logistics providers.
Role Overview
We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Trade Execution Specialist to join our growing operations team in Beirut, reporting directly to the CEO.
The successful candidate will coordinate the end-to-end execution of international commodity shipments, ensuring smooth logistics operations from origin to destination. This role requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple shipments while maintaining accurate documentation and clear communication with suppliers, customers, shipping lines, insurance, surveyors, banks, and freight forwarders.
Key Responsibilities
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, company procedures, and contractual obligations.
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.
• Track vessel movements and shipment progress to ensure timely deliveries.
• Coordinate customs clearance and cargo discharge activities where required.
• Monitor inventory, stock movements, and warehouse operations.
Reporting & Improvement
• Maintain accurate operational records and prepare shipment status reports.
• Work closely with the Trading, Finance, and Commercial teams to ensure seamless execution of contracts.
• Resolve operational issues efficiently while minimizing delays and costs.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce logistics costs.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (equivalent experience considered).
• 2–5 years of experience in logistics, shipping, supply chain, or commodity trading.
• Previous experience in agricultural commodities or bulk shipping is a strong advantage.
• Good understanding of international shipping procedures and trade documentation.
• Knowledge of Incoterms, Letters of Credit (LCs), and GAFTA contract terms is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is required. Additional languages are a plus.
What We Offer
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic international commodity trading environment.
• Direct exposure to global agricultural markets and international logistics.
• Professional growth within a fast-growing company.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial work culture.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
