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Operations Manager Specialist - Trading House

Geneva Permanent View Job Description
The Operations Manager Specialist is responsible for planning, coordinating, and securing commodity flows across the supply chain. The role ensures volume availability, operational continuity, and rapid response to disruptions in a high‑constraint, fast‑moving environment.

Added 20/04/2026

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About Our Client

Our client is a global industrial group active in the commodities sector, operating a wide network of production, storage, and consumption sites. The organisation manages large‑scale international physical flows, relying heavily on maritime logistics to ensure uninterrupted supply to its operations.

Job Description



Flow & Supply Coordination

  • Build and manage short‑ and medium‑term supply plans aligned with operational and budget constraints.
  • Translate demand forecasts into delivery schedules and continuously adjust based on real conditions.
  • Plan and optimise multiple simultaneous maritime movements.
  • Act as a key operational interface between planning, procurement, and logistics teams.



Inventory Oversight

  • Monitor inventory levels across multiple production and consumption sites.
  • Consolidate operational data and maintain accuracy within internal planning systems.
  • Identify gaps between planned and actual stocks and recommend corrective actions.



Logistics Execution

  • Coordinate vessel scheduling with transport partners.
  • Track shipments in real time and manage delays or operational incidents.
  • Support rapid decision‑making in case of disruptions or emergencies.



Risk & Continuity Management

  • Anticipate operational risks linked to production variability or transport constraints.
  • Deploy contingency plans to secure supply under crisis scenarios.
  • Report incidents clearly and support management decision‑making.

The Successful Applicant

  • Individual contributor role with strong cross‑functional exposure.
  • 5-7 years of experience in commodities, logistics, or operational planning.
  • Strong analytical skills, resilience under pressure, and ability to manage complexity.
  • Fluent English required; additional languages are a plus.



What's on Offer

  • Exposure to a global commodities environment
  • High‑impact operational role with real end‑to‑end responsibility
  • Strong cross‑functional and international exposure
  • High level of autonomy in a dynamic setting
  • Learning opportunities and long‑term career development
  • Competitive compensation package
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6999321

Job summary

Job Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Sales & Trading
Industry
Financial Services
Location
Geneva
Contract Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-042026-6999321

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