Bayes is representing a globally recognised Commodities Company in the Operational Associate function.
Tasks & Responsibilities
- To carry out post trade contract activities and day-to-day execution of either container and/or bulk physical contracts concluded by the regional and local trading team. This involves planning shipments to payment collection.
- Acknowledgment of nomination to buyer and sending it on to shipper ensuring shipper acceptance of nomination.
- For bulk shipments, ensure all information like Dem/Des, documentary instruction or LCs (if required) are in place before loading.
- Issuing documentary instructions to shipper for timely preparation of shipping documents and follow up on draft documents for checking.
- Creating shipment number in our in-house system
- Ensure all drafts are checked and confirmed by buyer and passing on to shipper. Follow up on scanned signed documents and original documents.
- Instructing / Appointing cargo surveyors at loading and discharging port(s).
- Create sale invoice and upload all shipping documents in Suite.
- Ensuring payments from buyers are made in time before shipments arrives at destination.
- For container shipments - Managing the payment of suppliers, freight invoices and any other costs.
- Preparation & maintenance of shipment files in in-house system Suite and any hard copies if required.
- Arrange local or overseas courier to send out original documents.
- Updating excel sheets of shipment plans and supplier call forward plans at pre-planning stage.
- Join weekly execution calls with Singapore and/or Regional teams.
- Changes in the business may occasionally require alterations in this job description and these will be agreed with the post holder as appropriate.
Required Skills and Experiences
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant experiences
- Experience in international import/export trade and shipping logistics is essential with experience in container shipments.
- Experience in RSA / SAOL rules and regulation and Incoterms would be helpful.
- Established in negotiating documents basis CAD, Bank Documentary Collection and Documentary Letters of Credit.
- Experience in Letter of Credits negotiation and UCP, ISBP rules would be helpful.
- Fast learner and be able to work under pressure
- Ability to act with integrity when dealing with confidential matters
- Team player with strong work ethics and excellent communication & organisational skills
- Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
Bayes provides career opportunities with reputable and progressive Employers and prioritizes the interests of all whom we represent. If the role resonates with you and your professional experience complements the responsibilities listed, send your resume to [email protected]
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Nantha S | Senior Consultant
EA Registration R24121268
