Trade Support (China, APAC)

Adecco; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing expert is establishing a new Cotton Trade Support team in Malaysia, responsible for contract management, invoicing, and client service support. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree, 1-5 years of experience, and fluency in Mandarin, contributing significantly to the trade execution process. This role offers exposure to a multicultural team and an opportunity to drive efficiency in operations.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of relevant experience in trade support or accounting.
• Fluent in Mandarin (verbal and written) is mandatory.
• Comfortable adapting to new IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and reconcile daily trade confirmations for accuracy.
• Issue goods invoices and track payment requests.
• Input daily price fixations into the Front system.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Team player

Education

Degree in Business Administration

Degree in Accounting

Degree in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Job description

About the Role:
Our client is establishing a new Cotton Trade Support team in Malaysia, transitioning operations from China and India. This team will play a critical role in supporting post-deal trade execution and documentation for the cotton trading business.

Responsibilities:

Contract Management

Monitor and reconcile daily trade confirmations for completeness and accuracy.

Track contract document issuance, reception, and signature follow-up.

Input daily price fixations into the Front system and manage related documentation.

Finalize contracts regularly in the Front system.

Invoicing & Cash Management

Issue goods invoices and book secondary cost invoices daily.

Prepare and issue payment requests.

Monitor cash collection, ensure timely payments, and update data in the Front system.

Stock Data Management

Declare stock to insurance and upload warehouse reports (daily/weekly).

Reconcile stock against warehouse receipts.

Client Service Support

Handle administrative requests from counterparties (e.g., payment status, contract/invoice documents, account reconciliation).

Requirements:

Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Supply Chain, or a related field.

1–5 years of relevant experience in trade support, business administration, accounting, or supply chain within an international trading environment.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable adapting to new IT systems.

Detail-oriented and highly organized.

Independent and proactive with a self-starter mindset.

Strong communication skills (English and Mandarin - verbal and written).

Team player with the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Comfortable collaborating with multicultural teams, especially in China and India.

Additional Information

System used isSAP (prior experience not required; training provided).

Mandarin fluency (read, write, speak) is mandatory due to coordination with China-based teams.

Primarily internal facing; limited external stakeholder engagement.

Office relocationto a new location on 1st September 2025 (TBC).

3 rounds of interview (panel details to be confirmed).

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We’re the world’s leading staffing expert. With over 5,200 branches and more than 34,000 passionate full-time employees globally. Each and every one of them is here to help you hire great people and find awesome jobs.

Our consultants are local Malaysians at heart. They understand the people, and they understand the market. When they’re not busy connecting jobs with people and people with jobs, they can be found exploring Malaysia and doing the things we Malaysians love to do.

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