About the CompanyOur 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 roleYou 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 routesManaging relationships with shipping lines, forwarders, hauliers and warehousesSupporting shipments across North America, South America, Türkiye, Australia and AsiaSolving urgent logistics issues quickly and commerciallyImproving margins through smarter freight buying and routingProviding market updates on freight trends, risks and opportunitiesCoordinating bookings, documentation and delivery performanceWorking closely with traders, suppliers and customers globallyHelping improve systems, processes and ways of workingRequirementsYou’ll Be Great If You Are:Fluent in English and Mandarin or Cantonese Strong communicator who can build relationships globallyCommercially minded and cost-awareCalm under pressure and highly organisedExcellent problem solver who moves quicklyComfortable challenging suppliers and negotiating ratesDetail-oriented but able to see the bigger pictureAdaptable across time zones and changing prioritiesIdeal BackgroundFreight forwardingShipping / ocean freightLogistics managementCommodity trading supportImport / export operationsSupply chain managementBenefitsInternational exposure across multiple continentsHigh-impact role directly supporting commercial successAutonomy and ownership from day oneFast-growth company with ambitious plansReal progression into senior logistics or commercial rolesNo two days are the same
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 and Mandarin or Cantonese
- 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
Avomind is a go to firm to hire commercial, strategy and analytics & insights talent globally.Our global network - serviced from Berlin, London, Barcelona, Miami, Jakarta and Singapore is built up of partnerships with >200 leading academic institutions; 25 leading MBA programs and 45 tech institutions.We provide our clients with unlimited access to our network and offer custom recruitment; embedded hiring and talent branding services.Speed is our care value - do expect a first project input within 24 hours. 75% of the hired candidates are part of the 1st week’s batch, that we would deliver on a project.
Avomind is a go to firm to hire commercial, strategy and analytics & insights talent globally.
Our global network - serviced from Berlin, London, Barcelona, Miami, Jakarta and Singapore is built up of partnerships with >200 leading academic institutions; 25 leading MBA programs and 45 tech institutions.
We provide our clients with unlimited access to our network and offer custom recruitment; embedded hiring and talent branding services.
Speed is our care value - do expect a first project input within 24 hours. 75% of the hired candidates are part of the 1st week’s batch, that we would deliver on a project.
