Trading Operations Associate (Petrochemical & Energy Products)

Responsibilities

1. Keep an accurate understanding and correct application of commodity contracts and contractual obligations.
2. Negotiate the contract terms with suppliers/external customers and get aligned internally to get contract signed.
3. Plan and execute the shipment as per the commodity contract involving.
4. Accurate interpretation of contract terms and execution of payments/receivables including Letter of credit, DP/DA etc as per the contract.
5. Assist the planning of cargo including the vessel nomination, shipping advice, insurance declaration, discharge port agent appointment, load/discharge operation.
6. Management of the shipping documents and payment including ensuring accurate invoices/shipping documents issued by suppliers.
7. Issue provisional/preliminary final/final invoices timely in accordance with the contractual terms.
8. Settlement of AR/AP including the Laytime, freight differential etc.
9. Maintain frequent and good relationship with customers, proactively foresee and highlight the opportunities and risk/exposure.
10. Liaise with different departments including commercial, risk, finance, shipping etc, to resolve problems.
11. Input improvements for the effectiveness/productivity of trade execution work process.

Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree or diploma in International Trade, Maritime Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Logistics, Business Management, or Economics.
2. At least 2 years relative working or intern experience.
3. A quick learner.
4. Basic marketing analytical skills.
5. Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload to meet deadlines under pressure.
6. Good team player and collaborative attitude and continuous improvement mindset
7. Self-motivated, team-player, excellent and effective communication skills.
8. Both written and oral working skill in English and Chinese (to liaise with Chinese counterparts).
9. Good interpersonal skills to coordinate work with multiple stakeholders.
10. Detail oriented with high attention to detail.

Other information:

• 5 days work week
• Working hours: Monday to Friday 9:00AM to 6:00 PM
• Working location: Tanjong Pagar

Prefer candidates who can commence immediately