Responsibilities
- Keep an accurate understanding and correct application of commodity contracts and contractual obligations.
- Negotiate the contract terms with suppliers/external customers and get aligned internally to get contract signed.
- Plan and execute the shipment as per the commodity contract involving.
- Accurate interpretation of contract terms and execution of payments/receivables including Letter of credit, DP/DA etc as per the contract.
- Assist the planning of cargo including the vessel nomination, shipping advice, insurance declaration, discharge port agent appointment, load/discharge operation.
- Management of the shipping documents and payment including ensuring accurate invoices/shipping documents issued by suppliers.
- Issue provisional/preliminary final/final invoices timely in accordance with the contractual terms.
- Settlement of AR/AP including the Laytime, freight differential etc.
- Maintain frequent and good relationship with customers, proactively foresee and highlight the opportunities and risk/exposure.
- Liaise with different departments including commercial, risk, finance, shipping etc, to resolve problems.
- Input improvements for the effectiveness/productivity of trade execution work process.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in International Trade, Maritime Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Logistics, Business Management, or Economics.
- At least 2 years relative working or intern experience.
- A quick learner.
- Basic marketing analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload to meet deadlines under pressure.
- Good team player and collaborative attitude and continuous improvement mindset
- Self-motivated, team-player, excellent and effective communication skills.
- Both written and oral working skill in English and Chinese (to liaise with Chinese counterparts).
- Good interpersonal skills to coordinate work with multiple stakeholders.
- Detail oriented with high attention to detail.
Other information:
- 5 days work week
- Working hours: Monday to Friday 9:00AM to 6:00 PM
- Working location: Tanjong Pagar
Prefer candidates who can commence immediately
