Trade Operations Executive - Import/Export (Metals)

Job Title

Trade Operations Executive – Import/Export (Metals Trading)

Company

Solis Corporation LLP

Location

Goregaon East, Mumbai

Job Type

Full-time, Permanent, In-Person Role

Shift

Day Shift

10:00 AM - 6:30 PM IST, Monday to Saturday

Night Shift, 8:00 PM – 4:00 AM IST, Monday to Friday (this will be an optional consideration after you have spent a minimum of 6 months with the company)

About the Company

Solis Corporation LLP is the Indian operations arm of Solis Pacific Recycling Ltd, a New Zealand-based, third-generation non-ferrous metals trading company operating across 40+ countries. Our trade network spans the US, UK, Europe, Australia, Canada, India, and Southeast Asia.

About the Role

We are hiring an experienced trade operations professional — You will independently handle supplier coordination, shipping documentation, and deal tracking during your shift.

This role requires someone who already knows the import/export business. You will be the point of contact for the company during your shift, making judgment calls and managing live situations with suppliers, freight forwarders, and banks — without supervision. We are not looking to train someone from scratch and would prefer some prior experience.

Key Responsibilities

Trading & Supplier Coordination

Communicate with suppliers in the US, Europe, Canada, and Australia on loading schedules, material availability, and booking confirmations

Coordinate with freight forwarders on cargo bookings and shipping instructions

Follow up on pre-shipment documentation: packing lists, weight confirmations, and pre-alerts

Track and update container and shipment details in internal systems

Operations & Documentation

Prepare and review shipping documents: bill of lading drafts, commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates of analysis

Coordinate documentary collection packages for Indian buyers

Liaise with banks on document submissions, discrepancies, and payment follow-ups

Handle buyer communication on documentation queries, arrival ETAs, and port updates

Support regulatory compliance documentation for purchases from the EU, UK, and other regulated markets

Night Shift Duties

(if this is something we consider you for)

Monitor and respond to incoming emails from global suppliers, freight partners, and buyers

Draft and dispatch follow-up and escalation emails independently

Prepare an end-of-shift handover note for the day team each morning

Flag urgent issues (payment delays, cargo holds, documentation gaps) immediately

Requirements

Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on experience in import/export operations, shipping, freight forwarding, or international trade documentation

Working knowledge of shipping documents: bills of lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of analysis

Experience dealing with international shipping lines (Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, etc.) and/or freight forwarders

Familiarity with shipping line portals and container tracking systems

Strong written English — you will communicate with global counterparts independently

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Gmail)

High attention to detail — documentation errors in this business have real financial consequences

Ability to work independently through the night with minimal supervision

Willing to commit to a permanent night shift schedule

Preferred

Experience in metals, commodities, or scrap trading

Exposure to documentary collections (CAD) or bank document handling

Prior experience working with US/European counterparts across time zones

What We Offer

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience

Night shift allowance

Annual performance bonus

Direct exposure to international trade with a global company

Work Location

In person (Goregaon East, Mumbai)

Job Types

Full-time, Permanent

Pay

₹30,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate

Goregaon East, Mumbai, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience

Import/Export

5 years (Required)

Language

English (Required)

Location

Goregaon East, Mumbai, Maharashtra (Required)

Shift availability

Day Shift (Preferred)

Night Shift (Preferred)

Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location

In person