ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We’re a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We’re blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We’re a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products. We’re an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. And we’re a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize our industry and safeguard our planet. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow. Learn more at www.adm.com.
Your Responsibilities
- Execute shipments by closely monitoring logistics processes and interpreting contract terms to meet customer requirements and ensure timely appropriations against sales.
- Review documentary letters of credit, track issuance, and initiate necessary amendments to ensure compliance with trade terms and conditions.
- Manage letter of credit negotiation, import/export document handling, and laytime computation to facilitate seamless trading operations.
- Handle all shipment-related expenses, as well as manage client receivables and payables, ensuring accurate financial records
- Acknowledge and/or send vessel nominations, issuing vessel load orders to facilitate the loading and unloading of cargo.
- Prepare and arrange export documentation required for shipments, ensuring compliance with regulatory and trade requirements.
- Monitor vessel schedules for upcoming shipments of bulk commodities and container vessels, making necessary arrangements for timely loading and unloading.
- Collaborate with shipping agents, surveyors, and suppliers to address and resolve any issues that may arise during the shipment execution process.
- Maintain organized vessel files for tax and legal purposes, ensuring proper documentation of all trading activities.
- Perform other ad-hoc duties as required to support the overall trading operations and team objectives.
Your Profile
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business, International Trade, Logistics, or related disciplines.
- 2 – 5 years of working experience in trading operations, logistics, or a related field within the commodities industry.
- Strong understanding of contract terms and international trade practices.
- Familiarity with documentary letters of credit, import/export regulations, and shipping documentation.
- Proficiency in laytime computation and experience handling shipping-related financial transactions.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with various stakeholders including shipping agents, surveyors, suppliers, and clients.
- Proficiency in using relevant software and tools for trade documentation, logistics tracking, and data management.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to adapt to rapidly changing situations.
#IncludingYou
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.
For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website.
