Operations Assistant (Commodity Trading)

People Profilers; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commodity trading company in Singapore is seeking an Operations Assistant to handle purchasing, sales contracts, and vendor management. The role demands expertise in commodities operations, an understanding of INCOTERMS, and proficiency in MS Office. Successful candidates can expect competitive remuneration and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Min 3 years of experience in commodities operations and/or trade.
• Fair knowledge of INCOTERMS.
• Experience with letter of credits is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execution of purchase and sale contracts.
• Daily contact with inspection, local agents, and customers.
• Prepare and check letters of credit.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Ability to manage time effectively

Pressure handling

Team-player

MS Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)

Education

Bachelors degree in Business Administration

Bachelors degree in Economics

Bachelors degree in International Relations

Tools

ERP

Job description

Operations Assistant (Commodity Trading)

Job Description:

• Location: Town
• Commodity Trading company
• Familiar with LC and Bulk Cargo

Responsibilities:

Execution of purchase and sale contracts

Vessel nomination and appropriation

Daily contact with inspection, local agents, service providers and vendors and customers

Shipments and operations follow-up

Prepare and check letters of credit and ensure follow-up

Demurrage and laytime calculation

Issue and control customer invoices

Book, control and validate for payment vendors invoices

Daily update and fill the internal files and ERP

Results follow up and costs reconciliation with Trading and Accounting

Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Economics, International Relations, or a closely related field.

Min 3 year of experience in commodities operations and/or trade, preferably with an international trading house.

Fair knowledge INCOTERMS and basic legal principles of a contract creation.

Experience with letter of credits, basic understanding of accounting principles (invoices, costs distribution) a plus.

Team-player, dynamic, flexible, hardworking, and eager to go the extra mile.

Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Self-motivated with ability to manage time effectively.

Very proactive with strong ability to face pressure and respect deadlines.

High levels of integrity & professional standards.

IT savvy and excellent command of MS Office suite: Excel, Word, Outlook and MS Teams.

Fluent in English, both written & spoken, further languages are an advantage

All Successful candidates can expect a very competitive remuneration package and a comprehensive range of benefits.

Alternatively, you may wish to email your resume in a detailed Word format to [e-mail]

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified

EA Licence Number: 02C4944

Registration Number: R1111376

ID: QY674939

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Required Skills:

ERP Operations International Relations Resume Eligibility BASIC Organizational Skills Service Providers Trading Excel Registration Credit Inspection LTD Economics MS Office Vendors Pressure Administration Accounting Email Business English Communication