Assistant Manager - Trade Operations

About the Company

Tata International Limited is a leading trading and distribution company that has served the industry for over six decades, exemplifying its core values of Pioneering, Integrity, Excellence, Unity and Responsibility. We have our footprints in over 29 countries across the globe operating in diversified verticals from trading and distribution to manufacturing and retail, which offers our employees a dynamic environment rich in opportunities. Guided by the common threads of Tata Code of Conduct, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages personal and professional growth thus laying a strong foundation for creating a world-class organization where employees are respected and motivated to contribute to sustainable development.

About the Role

Vessel screening performed is compliant with TATA international compliance guidelines. Timely updates sent to Sellers and Buyers (counterparties) on vessel nomination and conformance in-place from counterparties. Monitor loading/discharge operations. Timely updates sent to Buyers on the vessel status. Timely creation, execution and settlement of vessels, parcels and contracts in ERP system. Request for processing of vendor invoices, debit/credit notes are sent to Finance team within agreed timelines. Timely submission of Shipping documents to Regional/Global Business Team for presentation to banks. Lc issuance and coordinates and negotiate with banks for the better rates. Shipping Instructions (SI) and Letter of Credit (LC) received/prepared are compliant. Insurance booked is as per the contract & shipment. Follow-up with counterparties & resolve discrepancies related documents. Month-end closing & reporting process. Preparation of MIS/monthly KPI for senior managements. Knowledge in handling high seas sales & Purchase documents. Booking storage space. KYC/KYS updates in ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Vessel screening performed is compliant with TATA international compliance guidelines
• Timely updates sent to Sellers and Buyers (counterparties) on vessel nomination and conformance in-place from counterparties
• Monitor loading/discharge operations
• Timely updates sent to Buyers on the vessel status
• Timely creation, execution and settlement of vessels, parcels and contracts in ERP system
• Request for processing of vendor invoices, debit/credit notes are sent to Finance team within agreed timelines
• Timely submission of Shipping documents to Regional/Global Business Team for presentation to banks
• Lc issuance and coordinates and negotiate with banks for the better rates
• Shipping Instructions (SI) and Letter of Credit (LC) received/prepared are compliant
• Insurance booked is as per the contract & shipment
• Follow-up with counterparties & resolve discrepancies related documents
• Month-end closing & reporting process
• Preparation of MIS/monthly KPI for senior managements
• Knowledge in handling high seas sales & Purchase documents
• Booking storage space
• KYC/KYS updates in ERP system

Qualifications

Graduate / Post Graduate

Required Skills

Candidates from top physical commodity trading firms will be preferred

Candidate must have bulk shipment exposure