About the role
About the Company
Our client is a progressive global plastic recycling business with three distinct divisions: (1) Plastic Recycling; (2) Recycled Supply Chain Management; and (3) Recycled & Waste Plastic Feedstock. Their expert global team combine impressive technical knowledge and capability with a passion for recycling and the circular economy. Our client is passionate about transforming waste into a valuable commodity, buying, selling and recycling scrap plastic.
Since our client started on their journey in 2005, they have developed a worldwide presence, serving hundreds of customers in over 50 countries. They have grown a strong, talented team who are highly trained, dedicated and loyal. They are headquartered in Hong Kong with operations and representation in Australia, Finland, Ireland, Turkey, Spain, Netherlands & UK. They operate a factory based in the UK specialising in the collection and recycling of plastic waste generated from industry and manufacturing.
About the role You will act as a key partner to our commercial teams by creating logistics solutions that help profitable deals happen.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Securing the most competitive freight rates across global routes - Managing relationships with shipping lines, forwarders, hauliers and warehouses - Supporting shipments across North America, South America, Türkiye, Australia and Asia - Solving urgent logistics issues quickly and commercially - Improving margins through smarter freight buying and routing - Providing market updates on freight trends, risks and opportunities - Coordinating bookings, documentation and delivery performance - Working closely with traders, suppliers and customers globally - Helping improve systems, processes and ways of working
Requirements
You’ll Be Great If You Are:
- Fluent in English is mandatory. Fluent in Mandarin or Cantonese would be an advantage. - Strong communicator who can build relationships globally - Commercially minded and cost-aware - Calm under pressure and highly organised - Excellent problem solver who moves quickly - Comfortable challenging suppliers and negotiating rates - Detail-oriented but able to see the bigger picture - Adaptable across time zones and changing priorities
Ideal Background
- Freight forwarding - Shipping / ocean freight - Logistics management - Commodity trading support - Import / export operations - Supply chain management
Benefits
- International exposure across multiple continents - High-impact role directly supporting commercial success - Autonomy and ownership from day one - Fast-growth company with ambitious plans - Real progression into senior logistics or commercial roles - No two days are the same
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