Trade Operations Officer - Food (1 Year Contract)ID:37032

3,000 SGD ~ 4,100 SGDCity7 days ago

Overview

  • Salary

    3,000 SGD ~ 4,100 SGD

  • Industry

    Trading Firm

  • Job Description

    Our client, a well-known Japanese trading company, is currently looking for a Trade Operations Officer (1 Year Contract) for their food department. Depending on the business needs, there might be an opportunity to convert into permanent staff.

    Department: Food Department

    【 Responsibilities 】
    - Manage end-to-end execution of trade contracts, including documentation (Contract, Shipping Instructions, Shipping Documents, Delivery Orders, etc.) and coordination of delivery schedules.
    - Issue contract sheets to customers and prepare shipping documents from suppliers.
    - Send complete sets of shipping documents and provide timely shipping instructions for material shipments.
    - Arrange supplier payments promptly and monitor customer receivables to ensure timely collection.
    - Track and report on credit limit balances.
    - Input and maintain transaction data accurately in the accounting system.
    - Prepare and manage stock inventory reports.
    - Coordinate with forwarders and warehouses for delivery arrangements, permits, and inspections.
    - Monitor overall trade operations to ensure smooth and timely delivery.
    - Support the Section Manager and Commercial team in enhancing business operations.
    - Maintain proper filing and management of all documents, including soft copies of contracts in the internal system.

Qualifications

  • Requirement

    【Requirements & Preferences】

    (Must)
    - Minimum Diploma in a relevant discipline
    - At least 1–2 years of experience in trade operations, preferably with agriculture or food product knowledge/hands-on experience
    - Good working knowledge of Letter of Credit (L/C), UCP 600, URC 522, and Incoterms (FOB, CFR, CIF, etc.).
    - Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve issues effectively.
    - Detail-oriented and diligent, with a high degree of accuracy in task execution.
    - Effective communication skills in English and Mandarin to liaise with English and Mandarin internal teams and external stakeholders.
    - Willing to conduct food sampling (including non-halal products)
    - Proficient in documentation and coordination within trading environments

    (Advantageous)
    - More than 5 years of experience in trade operations within food products
    - Ability to join with 1 month's notice
    - Experience working in a Japanese company

  • English Level

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  • Other Language

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