General Manager- Trade Operations

Job Description

We urge you to carefully read the job description below before applying for this role. This will help us to better evaluate your candidature. Requirements Key Responsibilities Should have experience of Agri industry. Responsible for pre - post shipment documentation. Responsible for executing and overseeing the lifecycle of each trade/business confirmation including contracts Logistics, documentation, insurance. Coordination between Suppliers, Buyers, finance, shipping, and port operations to ensure all matters are in order, to support timely delivery of product to the customers in accordance with the contract and maintain databases to ensure ongoing accuracy. Good operational knowledge of trade operations on international trades, delivery terms and documentation requirements Follow up and complete shipment documentation and coordinate with supplier, as well as provide all related shipping docs to buyers for customs purpose & cargo discharge. Ensure payment matters to supplier and incoming funds from buyers, based on payment terms, LC issuance & LC negotiation if any Warehouse coordination and stock reconciliation. Handle all shipment related expenses, claims and client receivables / payables. Responsible for Contract Management, Vendor Management and Risk Assessment. Liaise with Finance & Accounts for all interlinkages between Finance & Operations. Contract Management: Drafted contracts after negotiating commercial terms with customers and vendors (CHAs, Transporters and Inspection Agencies) Responsible for export of Global trade by managing the entire chain of operations like drafting Sales contract as per agreed terms, opening Letter of Credit (LC), arrange for load port inspection of Cargo, checking of export documents, and obtaining payment from the buyers. Examine bid bonds/bank guarantees of the bidders and scrutinize documents for LC negotiation. Previous Experience and Skill Sets - Min 15 years in international trade operations experience of which at least 5 years leading a team. Qualifications and Education Requirements - Postgraduate from Tier I institute, in International Trade Operations / International Business Show more Show less