Operations ExecutiveID:36823

3,200 SGD ~ 4,500 SGDCentral, Cityabout 24 hours ago

Overview

  • Salary

    3,200 SGD ~ 4,500 SGD

  • Industry

    Trading Firm

  • Job Description

    Our Client is an award-winning Trading company focusing on chemical fertilizers, headquartered in Singapore, with a strong presence across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.

    They are looking to hire an Operations Executive to support the day-to-day trading operations.

    Reporting to: Head of Dept (Trading Manager)

    【 Responsibilities 】
    - Handle export/import documentation such as Letter of Credit (including bank negotiation), Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificates, and Certificate of Origin.
    - Assist in the preparation, vetting, and signing of sales/purchase contracts and other trade/shipping paperwork.
    - Coordinate with ship brokers, port inspectors, and logistics partners to ensure smooth vessel loading and discharging.
    - Track vessel status and ensure shipments comply with contractual delivery schedules.
    - Perform laytime calculations (Guidance will be provided)
    - Monitor and follow up on payments with banks and counterparties.
    - Liaise with overseas agents, consultants, trade partners, and authorities to resolve shipping or contract issues promptly.
    - Maintain contract and shipment schedules and keep records neatly and accurately.
    - Prepare regular reports for Management.
    - Maintain a knowledge-management database of updated international trade regulations, tariffs, duties, licenses, and restrictions.
    - Support process improvements in workflow, efficiency, and internal controls.
    - Answer operational/trade queries when Traders are unavailable.
    - Support company events and internal activities (including annual company event in November).
    - Any other tasks assigned to achieve organizational and team goals.

Qualifications

  • Requirement

    【 Requirements & Preferences 】

    (Must)
    - Bachelor's degree from a reputable university (Business, Economics, Supply Chain, etc.)
    - At least 1-2 years' working experience in operations in a Commodity/International Trading environment
    - Knowledge of LCs, Incoterms, shipping terms, and operational trade practices is required.
    - Able to use Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP).
    - Good communication skills in English and Mandarin (reading/writing/speaking/listening) to liaise with the China office
    - Able to work independently under pressure and tight deadlines.
    - Willingness to commit and grow with the company long-term

    (Advantageous)
    - Experience in doing laytime calculations

  • English Level

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  • Other Language

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Additional Information