Trade Operator

Our client is a global company looking for a Trade Operator for Temporary contract (6-12 months).

**Responsibilities**:
**Transaction Budget Management**:

- Work closely with Traders or Marketers to establish and control transaction budgets.
- Monitor expenses and ensure adherence to budgetary guidelines.

**Contract Issuance and Control**:

- Receive, verify, and issue purchasing and selling contracts.
- Ensure accuracy and compliance with terms.

**Documentary Instructions and Credits**:

- Manage the issuance and control of documentary instructions and credits.
- Coordinate shipping documents, including letters of credit (LCs).

**Document Management**:

- Oversee the issuance of all necessary documents related to transactions
- Verify and present original shipping documents as required.

**Shipment Coordination**:

- Organize and track shipments with customers and suppliers.
- Communicate effectively with shipping companies, storage facilities, and other relevant parties.
- Monitor loading, transportation, and discharge operations.

**Stock Management**:

- Maintain an updated database regarding stock levels and inventory.

**VAT Compliance**:

- Ensure proper VAT management for each transaction.

**Vessel Nominations and Demurrage Claims**:

- Nominate vessels, barges, and trains for transportation.
- Verify charter party agreements (C/P) and provide daily progress updates to relevant stakeholders.
- Calculate demurrage and dispatch claims.

**Litigation and Dispute Resolution**:

- Handle litigation related to operations (excluding demurrage).
- Address quality issues, off-specifications, and other operational disputes.

**Invoice Verification and Issuance**:

- Verify and approve supplier and service provider invoices.
- Issue invoices, credit/debit notes to customers, and manage debtor accounts.

**Finance Support**:

- Assist the finance department during monthly, quarterly, and yearly closings.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in using ERP systems. SAP would be a plus.
- Knowledge of trade regulations and documentation.

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