Operations Specialist

About the role

Waterlink Trading LLC is a UAE‑based global trading company specializing in the sourcing, procurement, and international trading of non‑ferrous metal scrap. The Operations Specialist supports the execution of commodity trading activities from supplier coordination through shipment completion.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate purchase and sales orders, shipment schedules, documentation, and delivery milestones.
• Communicate with suppliers, buyers, freight forwarders, customs agents, warehouses, and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare, verify, and maintain invoices, packing lists, shipping documents, certificates, and transaction records.
• Track cargo movement, resolve operational issues, and provide timely updates on delays or exceptions.
• Monitor order status, quantities, specifications, and agreed commercial terms to support accurate execution.
• Maintain organized databases and reports covering shipments and suppliers.

Required profile

• Experience in operations, logistics, international trade, commodities, procurement, or a related commercial environment.
• Strong coordination skills and the ability to manage several shipments and deadlines simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of shipping documentation, freight processes, customs coordination, and international transactions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Problem‑solving, follow‑up, organization, and negotiation‑support skills.
• Comfort working with multicultural teams, international time zones, and changing operational priorities.