Junior Trade Coordinator

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CHALLENGING CAREER IN AN INTERNATIONAL TRADING COMPANY?

Manuchar NV, with headquarters in Antwerp, is an internationally known solid partner in Trading, Logistics, Distribution and Supply Chain Management, mostly in petrochemicals and steel.

More than 1,500 motivated and skilled employees, cooperating in an open company structure are the key to Manuchar’s success, as they guarantee everyday our high standards for quality and service, and contribute to our further expansion

Its local affiliate, Manuchar Philippines,Inc with head office located at Bonifacio Global City. is seeking highly competent individuals for the following vacancy:

JUNIOR TRADE COORDINATORS

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Junior Trade Coordinator to join our TCU team. In this role, you will be responsible for the accurate and compliant execution of international trade transactions, managing end-to-end shipping operations, documentation, and stakeholder communication. You will work closely with suppliers, logistics providers, banks, customers, and internal teams to ensure smooth contract execution and timely delivery of goods.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing end to end shipping,schedule transport, and ensure cargo moves safely and on time.
• Coordinate with suppliers, customers, banks, carriers, agents, and internal stakeholders before and after shipments.
• Monitor shipments and proactively resolve logistics and documentation issues.
• Prepare and review trade documentation, including invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, letters of indemnity, and other required documents.
• Ensure timely payments to suppliers and service providers and follow up on customer payments.
• Support export Letter of Credit (LC) processing and trade finance activities.
• Maintain accurate records in ERP systems and document archives.
• Assist with claim handling and compliance with trade regulations, Incoterms, and internal SOPs.
• Helps resolve supply chain bottlenecks and assists senior traders or trade coordinators with daily execution tasks.
• Support team KPIs, invoicing, accounts payable activities, and departmental projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Customs Administration, International Trade, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 6 months to 2 years of experience in international trade coordination, export/import operations, or logistics administration.
• Experience with Letters of Credit and trade finance is an advantage.
• Familiarity of Incoterms, customs procedures, breakbulk and multimodal transport, and international trade documentation.
• Familiarity in ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft D365,SAP) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Self Driven and proactive with unwavering enthusiasm for new learnings
• Fluent English communication skills; additional languages are considered a plus.
• Fresh Graduates of Customs Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management are welcome to apply as Junior Trade Coordinators.

The successful candidates can look forward to:

• a rewarding career with diverse opportunities and long term perspectives in an international environment
• cooperation with motivated and skilled colleagues in an open company culture
• a competitive remuneration package including fringe benefit

Interested candidates may send their application letter and detailed resume to [email protected], indicating the job title as subject of the email.