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.

Skills, Knowledge and experience 

• Proficient excel skills, good communication
• Systems savvy, and/or experience using ERP systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer service orientated
• The ability to be proactive and work under pressure.
• Ability to prioritise effectively, with excellent time management skills.
• Problem solving and driving actions plans
• Good interpersonal and organizing skills.

Competencies:

• Planning and organising
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Coping with pressure and setbacks
• Adapting and responding to change
• Following Instructions and procedures
• Relating and networking

General

• Reports to the Trade Execution Controller. 
• Salary is market related basic salary with provident fund and medical aid benefits

Specific overview of role

This role requires a high level of administration.  Majority of the admin work is compiled on Microsoft Excel and exported to a complex integrated ERP system.

Daily and consistent liaisons with customers regarding requirements, planning, offload points, stock levels, delays at offloading point etc.

Daily and consistent liaisons with logistics. Narrow line between Execution and Logistics – your demand is what they must supply.

Collaboration with various departments, specifically traders re customer requirements; Invoicing and Contract & Inventory desk.

Consistent communication with the customer, occurs after hours, on weekends – with transporters and shipping ports.

Fast paced, high pressure work environment.

How to apply

The company is offering a competitive salary with provident and medical benefits.  Exciting incentive opportunities, a rewarding work environment, product and supply chain knowledge and career growth opportunities for the right candidate.

Interested parties should please submit a comprehensive CV and covering letter, outlining why you feel that you are best suited to the position on the COFCO Careers website https://www.cofcointernational.com/careers/ by searching for vacancies in South Africa, clicking on the listed positions available, and following the prompts when clicking “Apply” on the job description, and answering all related questions in full to complete your application.

Only applications submitted direct on the COFCO Careers website will be considered.

If you do not hear from us within 21 days from date of application, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Only short-listed candidates will be moved through the Talent Pipeline and contacted.

The company appoints in line with our employment equity plan and preference may be given to previously disadvantaged individuals.

Privacy Policy

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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.

Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice to know how COFCO collects and processes your personal data during your job application.