Operations manager, Commodity Trading Firm recruitment
Responsibility:
• Report directly to the Trading Manager and global operation head
• Manage the Operation Department in providing logistics support to the Asia Pacific region
• Oversee daily operations activities including training and supervising a delicate team located in Singapore
• Co-ordination of logistics activities with branch offices in the world
• Co-ordinate with shipping lines and warehouse for loading and unloading of grain products
• Ensure all shipping documents including letter of credits are in order for negotiation and payments by customers under TT , DP, L/C terms
• Oversee execution sales and purchase contracts to support Trading Department
• Verify trade activity related claims prior to submission to the accounts department for release of payments
• Certify freight settlement statements of shipowners for dry bulk and containers shipments
• Certify laytime calculation (demurrage/dispatch) of owners, suppliers and buyers
• Ensure import and export letter of credits are set up on time as per contracts
• Logistics co-ordination in transportation of agricultural products
Candidate requirements:
• 10 + years related experience in commodities operation.
• Finance background - There is significant focus on control so front to back trade lifecycle knowledge is an advantage, from trade entry through to general ledger.
• Commodities knowledge of shipping, logistics, scheduling and fry bulk freight practices.
• Detailed exposure to letters of credit and associated shipping documentation for a physical transport business is vital to the role.
• Strong understanding of a trading business and the functions performed by trade support.
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please forward a copy of your full CV to Lester.qin@hays.com.sg