Cross-Border Trader

Exceed Human Resource Consultants

Paarl

ZAR 300 000 - 600 000

Job description

Reference: 10325 SJ Consultant: SoneJohnsonJob Description:

Source and Purchase Commodities: Identify and purchase high-quality commodities from suppliers.
Sell Commodities to Customers: Develop and maintain relationships with customers to sell commodities, ensuring prompt delivery and excellent customer service.
Manage Cross-Border Logistics: Coordinate with logistics and transportation providers to ensure efficient and timely delivery of commodities across multiple borders in the SADC region.
Conduct Market Research and Analysis: Conduct market research and analysis to stay up-to-date on market trends, prices, and competitor activity in the SADC region.
Manage Risk and Compliance: Manage trading risks, including price, Forex, credit, and operational risks, and ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
Collaborate with Stakeholders: Collaborate with stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, logistics providers, and government agencies, to ensure smooth trading operations.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree: Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Agriculture, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of experience in cross-border trading, preferably in the SADC region.
Market Knowledge: Strong understanding of the SADC region's commodity markets, including market trends, prices, and competitor activity.
Language Skills: Proficiency in English and at least one other SADC language, such as Portuguese, Afrikaans, or Swahili.
Certifications: SAIFM Agricultural Market Dealers Certification will be an advantage.

How to Apply:

Email your comprehensive CV toexceedhr@exceed.co.za.
If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.