Coal Trader

Jakarta Permanent View Job Description
Coal trader with strong commercial instincts, regional market insight, and proven ability to build profitable portfolios across Asian physical coal markets.
  • Strong regional presence and growth potential
  • Dynamic, entrepreneurial work culture

About Our Client

Our client is a fast‑growing commodity trading business with a strong presence across key Asian markets. The firm specializes in thermal and metallurgical coal, supplying power, industrial, and steel customers. With an agile, entrepreneurial culture, the company offers a high‑impact environment for trading professionals looking to accelerate their career in the global commodities space.

Job Description

As a Coal Trader, you will be responsible for building and managing a profitable trading portfolio across the Asia-Pacific region. The role covers sourcing, customer relationship management, trade execution, and optimizing physical flows to maximise commercial returns.

Key responsibilities:

  • Develop, execute, and monitor coal trading strategies for assigned markets.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, end‑users, mining companies, and logistics partners.
  • Conduct market analysis and maintain insight into pricing, freight, supply-demand dynamics, and regulatory developments.
  • Negotiate contracts, manage market and credit risks, and oversee execution with operations and logistics teams.
  • Identify new commercial opportunities and support market expansion initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

You will bring:

  • 10+ years of experience in coal or broader commodity trading (physical trading preferred).
  • Strong commercial instincts, negotiation capability, and analytical skills.
  • An existing network among suppliers, buyers, or logistics partners in Asia.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment with high accountability.
  • Strong communication skills and willingness to travel.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive compensation with performance‑driven incentives.
  • Opportunity to join a rapidly expanding trading business with regional impact.
  • High autonomy, direct exposure to senior decision‑makers, and accelerated growth potential.
  • Dynamic, international working environment in physical commodities.



If you are passionate about the energy and natural resources industry and thrive in a challenging environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Contact
Dina Rizki
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6969686
Phone number
+62 21 29588910

Job summary

Function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Sub Sector
Logistics
What is your area of specialisation?
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Jakarta
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Dina Rizki
Consultant contact
+62 21 29588910
Job Reference
JN-032026-6969686

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