Senior Logistics Operator

Senior Logistics Operator

• Hybrid (Lima, Peru-based)

• Local employment structure

• Full-time, Lima business hours (8:00–8:30am to ~5:00pm)

• Tech Stack: Balsamo, Microsoft Office, Excel

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About the Company:

Our client is a global commodities trading company operating across metals, raw materials, and other commodity markets. They manage physical commodity shipments worldwide and support a fast-growing international operation with teams across multiple regions. Their Lima office is expanding and plays a key role in supporting global logistics and trade execution.

About the Role:

We’re looking for a Senior Logistics Operator to oversee the execution of physical commodity shipments and support the full logistics chain from contract to delivery. This role is heavily operations-focused and is ideal for someone with strong commodities logistics experience, excellent follow-up skills, and the ability to work accurately under pressure. You’ll work across contracts, invoicing, shipment coordination, system updates, and cross-functional communication to ensure the smooth execution of shipments.

You Will:

• Coordinate physical shipments with customers, suppliers, and service providers

• Maintain daily written and verbal communication with suppliers, receivers, warehouses, brokers, shipping agents, and logistics partners

• Prepare, review, and handle shipping documentation

• Manage invoicing processes and maintain payment terms across different structures

• Check and arrange payments to suppliers and logistics providers

• Issue certificates of insurance in line with Incoterms

• Handle claims by coordinating with all relevant parties

• Arrange inspections, sampling, assaying, and umpire processes for products

• Organize and coordinate shipments by vessel, truck, rail, and multimodal transport

• Check and calculate demurrage and dispatch

• Maintain shipping lists, debtor reports, exposure sheets, credit lines, and inventory reconciliation

• Keep Balsamo accurate and up to date with contractual and shipment data

• Read, analyze, and produce Balsamo reports

• Perform system-related tasks in Balsamo, including validating deliveries, contracts, counterparties, vessels, and locations

• Track invoicing from issuance through payment receipt

• Ensure monthly invoicing and shipment timing are correctly reflected in the system

• Update FX rates, in-transit shipments, in-warehouse material status, vessel names, BL/container numbers, and shipment locations in Balsamo

• Support freight optimization and other ad hoc operational projects

• Train and mentor junior team members

About You:

Your Background:

• 3–5 years of experience in commodity logistics

• Experience in a commodities trading environment

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Logistics, or a related field

• Strong English communication skills and strong numerical literacy

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel

• Experience managing contracts, shipment execution, invoicing, and logistics coordination

• Strong organizational skills and excellent follow-up

• Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure

• Comfortable learning and operating within Balsamo or similar systems

Nice to Have:

• Experience in refined metals, raw materials, oil, energy, or similar commodity sectors

• Experience mentoring junior operators

• Exposure to global, multi-region shipment coordination

• Familiarity with Incoterms, LME pricing orders, letters of credit, CAD, bank collections, and open account structures

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation: Negotiable based on experience and market expectations

• Benefits:

  • Pacifico health insurance fully covered by the company

  • Hybrid schedule

  • Opportunity to join a growing global commodities business

  • Fast interview process and quick decision-making