Branka Cosic
@brankacosic
Global trade operations specialist focused on commodity logistics and risk control.
SerbiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a M.Sc. logistics professional with 18+ years managing commodity trade operations, sea freight and container logistics across Asia, Europe, South America and Africa. I have coordinated 10–20 international shipments monthly, negotiated freight contracts, controlled trade P&L and managed demurrage and cargo claims while implementing SOPs and SAP (SD module) processes.
I progressed from junior sales to director-level responsibilities, led cross-company logistics coordination, supervised sampling and inspection of metal cargo, and prepared regulatory reports. I work in multilingual environments, support traders and management with cost control and shipment risk mitigation, and consistently deliver reliable end-to-end shipment execution.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Global Trade Operations Specialist
FeMetCo AB
Feb 2024 - Present (2 years 1 month)
Coordinate international commodity shipments across China, India, South America, South Africa and Europe, managing sea freight execution, freight cost control and demurrage risk. Implement SOPs, supervise inspections and prepare trade P&L to support traders and reduce exposure.
Head of Logistics Sector
Heneken
Mar 2022 - Feb 2024 (1 year 11 months)
Led logistics operations coordinating sea and road transport and supervising 10–20 monthly international shipments across major trade routes, managed stock allocation in SAP and ensured compliance of transport documentation and inspections.
Logistics / Sales Director
JSC "Srbija Kargo"
Apr 2008 - Mar 2022 (13 years 11 months)
Negotiated international transport contracts, defined pricing and commercial conditions, managed client relationships and prepared transport reports for the Ministry of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure. Progressed from junior sales to sales director while overseeing international forwarding agreements.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering
Master of Science, Logistics
Completed Master of Science in Logistics with a graduation thesis titled 'The place and role of ERP in logistics'.
High School "Sveti Sava", Belgrade
High School Diploma, Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Completed secondary education in the Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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