Trade Operations Executive (Dry Bulk)

Responsibilities

1. Order Fulfilment

• Understand contractual terms and obligations in order to fulfil shipment requirements
• Manage shipments’ requirements such as port declaration, shipping instructions, insurance application, checking of shipping documents etc.
• Ensure shipping documents are prepared as per customers’ requirements
• Generate invoices to customers for payments
• Prepare LC draft and liaise with banks for LC issuance
• Prepare and ensure shipping documents comply with LC requirements. Liaise with bank directly for LC negotiation
• Perform warehouse management activities such as receipts, release, stock reconciliation and warehouse billings accurately.
• Ensure all month end transactions are complete within stipulated timeline
• Monitor/track shipments and resolve issues when necessary

2. Coordination and Relationship Building

• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth operations
• Follow up payments from customers promptly

EXPERIENCE

• Min 3 years of relevant trade operations experience preferred.
• Relevant experience in dry bulk and/or container shipments preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to handle high volume transactions in fast pace environment
• Knowledge in UCP600 and experience to liaise with banks directly for LC negotiation
• Experience in handling dry bulk shipment is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel such as pivot table/vlookup preferred