Operations Assistant/Executive

COFCO International; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

COFCO International is seeking an Operations Assistant/Executive in Melbourne to support domestic and export contract execution, shipping coordination and cost analysis. The role involves liaising with ginners, logistic providers, warehouses and service providers to ensure timely settlements and accurate invoicing.

Ideal candidates should be proficient with MS Office, Excel and PowerPoint, have a logistics or supply chain background, and be capable of working well in a team environment within a

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Australian Container Handling Industry (preferred)
• Logistics, operations, supply chain related tasks
• Demonstrated ability to work in an office and team environment

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Ginners, Logistics Service Providers, Warehouses, Quality Classing Service Providers to execute and process domestic and export contracts on time including managing shipments, ticketing, invoicing, cost accrual creation and matching of cotton movements and miscellaneous costs
• Contract/stock/shipment/logistics management and reporting
• Support trade desk on contract entry, verification, review, update and filing
• Seek and provide solution to improve efficiency of contract execution and supply chain operations
• Provide support and back up when required
• Any other duties as required

Skills

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Office Automation

Tools

Inventory management software

Invoice management software

Job description

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Operations Assistant/Executive

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 12,000+ 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 Purpose :

Trade contract management, domestic/export execution

Key Responsibilities:

• Communicate, liaise and coordinate with Ginners, Logistic service providers, Warehouses, Quality Classing Service Providers to execute and process domestic and export contracts on time including but not limited to managing shipments, ticketing, invoicing, cost accrual creation and matching of cotton movements and miscellaneous costs, settle purchases and sales, filing, settlement and all other related activities
• Contract/stock/shipment/logistics management and reporting
• Support trade desk on contract entry, verification, review, update and filing
• Seek and provide solution to improve efficiency of contract execution and supply chain operations
• Provide support and back up when required.
• Any other duties as required.

Education

Experience

• Understanding of the Australian Container Handling Industry (preferred)
• Logistics, operations, supply chain related tasks
• Demonstrated ability to work in an office and team environment

Skills and Attributes

• Highly computer literate including competent Office softwares (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to operate different Inventory and Invoice management software.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication skills both in writing and verbal
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Able to work on their own initiative under pressure and in a methodical, detailed and accurate fashion
• Ability to prioritise workload and well organised
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, innovating approach to work

COFCO International is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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