Operations Executive

Chêne-Bougeries, Geneva, CH

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 is Geneva, Switzerland, we are ambitious, with the right structures and culture to meet the world's increasing and changing needs. With 11,000+ 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

Follow-up all aspects of contract execution and logistics associated with physical cargo delivery, and record daily trading operations in our Integrated Trading system, for West Africa region.

Responsibilities

Execution of contracts and monitoring shipments includes relation with suppliers, customers, nomination of agents, inspection companies, documentary instructions, accruals management, invoicing, arranging payments / receipts against shipping documents, L/C negotiation, stock management, insurance declaration, finalization of quality and weight claims, liquidations of files in due time, assure contractual obligations are met at the lowest cost.
Coordination of vessel/barge/inland transport operations: liaising with chartering / ship-owners / transporters, nomination to commercial partners, chartering advice and appropriation and follow up on shipping matters.
Record daily trading Operations in our Integrated Trading system and other corporate portals
Ensure the smooth flow of information between various departments and in particular between the Trading, Shipping, Legal, Insurance, Treasury, accounting and other corporate Departments as well as your manager.

Requirements

Ideally 5 years of experience in Grains / rice operations – in West Africa
Fluent in English and French (a must)
Rigorous, flexible, pro-active, solution oriented and strong team working skills
Eager to change management, (usage of new tools, different way of thinking outside the box)

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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