Execution 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 in Geneva, Switzerland, we are ambitious, with the right structures and culture to meet the world's increasing and changing needs. With 12,000+ 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.

Execute operations activities for both physical sugar trades for the COFCO INTL Sugar business. Includes the full execution of all aspects of contract management, shipping documentation, co-ordinating with numerous functions and relevant parties to ensure smooth execution of shipment and turnaround of documents.

Key Responsibilities:
Split contracts for ventures (planning of shipments and timely nominations to shippers / VARIOUS ORIGINS)

Follow through on bulk/break bulk/containments/trucks including loading, discharging and payments

Ensure accurate and timely invoicing from shippers / VARIOUS ORIGINS

Timely claims settlements (eg. Laytime calculations/final price less provisional) with shippers / VARIOUS ORIGINS

Education and Qualifications

Degree qualified or Diploma with solid and proven work experience.

70% fluent in both written and spoken English / 30% for Mandarin

Experience

At least 5-6 years of hands on experience in all aspects of Contract Execution and associated activities.

Candidates with experience in sugar trading will have an added advantage or alternatively experience in other agri commodities is also preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

An understanding of all aspects of the work of a trading company.

In depth knowledge of:
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Contract Terms and Conditions and Governing Rules and Standards under Refined Sugar Assocations/Sugar Associations of London.

Opening and negotiation of Letters of Credit.

Letters Of Indemnity

Charter Parties and container freight booking terms and conditions

All forms of shipping documents

Demurrage / Despatch calculations

Core Competencies

• Diplomatic with Strong external /internal customer orientation and ability to work with people of international background
• Very clear and precise communicator both written and spoken
• Good Listener and shares ideas /solutions
• Team player. Seeks involvement and input from other members of the team and ability to work and integrate with other teams.
• Proactive, ability to think ahead to avoid problems. Drives processes and tasks to achieve required results.
• Comes up with resourceful ideas and solutions
• Takes ownership of own decisions and actions – successes and mistakes
• Gives timely, constructive and specific feedback
• Very strong attention to detail
• Highly organized and very methodical
• High level of endurance for file follow up

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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