Operations Executive (Traffic)

We are seeking a motivated and driven individual who is a team player and can deliver under tight deadlines. Strong communication skills both written and verbal area must. Candidates should also have an aptitude for numbers. On-the-job training will be provided and advancement will be possible.

The Traffic person is in-charge of logistics, finance, hedging, documentation, and related matters. He/She works closely with the team colleagues and liaises with people in other departments and other offices around the world.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and arrange containerized/bulk shipments of metal/chemicals and related warehousing activities
• Coordinate overall product and information flow between customers, corporate head office and regional field offices
• Negotiate Letters of Credit, prepare invoices and other standard trade documentation
• Monitor client risk exposures and pricings for LME hedging purposes
• Follow up closely with customers for payment and shipments related matters
• Other ad-hoc tasks on operations for business.

KEY COMPETENCIES/ SKILL SETS

• Able to demonstrate high level of trust, integrity and team work
• Excellent communication skills, efficient and well-organized working habits
• Detailed knowledge of import /export, International shipping and bulk/chemical tankers shipments preferred
• Knowledgeable about Letters of Credit, shipping documents, inspection and insurance of bulk commodities preferred.
• Proficiency in written/spoken Vietnamese is preferred to liaise with Vietnamese speaking counterparts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
• Able to travel from time to time (Mainly in South East Asia)

EDUCATIONAND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• University degree or equivalent
• Exposure to metals industry, shipping industry, commodity markets would be an advantage