Operations Executive

Singapore, Singapore, SG

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:

Handle full spectrum of documentation and execution activities for Cotton Division.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage full shipping documentations of containerized shipments under LC and Collections terms.
Execute all contractual obligations timely, anticipate potential shipment problems.
Liaise closely with internal (Treasury/Accounts/Commercial/Intercos) and external (buyers/agents/suppliers/carriers/controllers/banks) parties.
Work expeditiously to cash sales documents timely and avoid demurrage, manage exposures, reduce financing and bank charges.
Ensure all AP/AR are processed timely in trade system for every month-end closing.
Follow-up on buyers' payments for company’s healthy cash-flow.

Education, Experience and Skills:

Min. bachelor's degree in any field.
Minimum 3 years working in commodity trading operations handling shipping documentations.
Experience in LC documentations a must.
Experience in dry containerized cargo is an advantage.
Fluency in spoken and written English.
Ability to read Chinese.
Meticulous and proactive.
Strong time-management and organizational skills.
Able to work independently yet contribute as a team.

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. www.cofcointernational.com

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