Trade Execution Co-Ordinator

COFCO International is a global agri-business with a clear vision, strong values and a positive culture, focused on being a leader in the global grains, oilseeds and sugar supply chains.

We provide the food the world needs in a responsible way. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, we are ambitious, with the right structures and culture to meet the world's increasing and changing needs.

With 11,000+ people in 35 countries, our global portfolio includes assets across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We trade with over 50 nations, while providing farmers unique direct access to the growing Chinese market.Job Description

Excellence in Execution: Customer facing

Enter and complete all entries of commodity movements data in the system

Reconcile all contracts and investigate and resolve stock differences in collaboration with the inventory coordinator

Measure margins on physical delivery

Ensure settlement of all contracts once completed and in accordance with contract payment terms

Inform customers about order status, invoices, contract balances and other information needed to complete the sale

Planning for customer contract delivery in collaboration with the logistics team

Identify efficiency & cost saving opportunities in the supply chain

Resolve all customer queries as quickly and efficiently as possible

Collaborate with all internal teams to ensure coordinated tasks are completed efficiently to support business objectives and customers

Other duties as assigned

Handle basic issues and problems, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff

Maintain a good relationship with customers

Maintain good relationships and open communications with all related internal parties

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field or

5 years' experience in a similar role

Exposure to the Food/Feed/Agri commodity sector will be an advantage

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, and excellent Microsoft Excel proficiency

Good communication skills

Solution oriented and pro-active problem solving

Dedicated and diligent

Ability to work as part of a team but also reach individual goals

Adaptable to change & the ability to work under pressure

Comfortable working after hours

Specific overview of role & process

This role requires a high level of administration. Majority of the admin work is compiled on Microsoft Excel and exported to a complex integrated ERP system.

Daily and consistent liaisons with customers regarding requirements, planning, offload points, stock levels, delays at offloading point etc.

Daily and consistent liaisons with logistics. Narrow line between Execution and Logistics - your demand is what they must supply.

Collaboration with various departments, specifically traders re customer requirements; Invoicing and Contract & Inventory desk.

Consistent communication with the customer, occurs after hours, on weekends - with transporters and shipping ports.

Fast paced, high pressure work environment.

Daily movements (avg): Depends on clients; approximately 25,000-30,000 tons per month per coordinator.

Seasonal harvest (avg): Depends on clients; approximately 40,000+ tons per month per coordinator.

Ad hoc Vessel Exports and Imports: 10+ vessels per annum, 3rd party loads, port loads.

General

Hours 07h00 - 17h00 with overtime as required

Direct report to Execution Manager; Matrix reporting to Operations Manager

Market related base salary with benefits

Seasonal (harvest period April - August)

Financial Year end is December