Assistant Manager - Trade Operations

The responsibility of this position is to ensure the efficiency in Export-Import of commodities from all the major & minor seaports and across the world. This role requires the individual to coordinate Export- Import Documentation (Containers & Bulk) Shipping Lines, Customs & Other Govt bodies, operations processes, Customer service and quality management. Achieving operations efficiency to the highest possible standard and meeting the companys expectations.

• Ensure that the end-to-end Trade Execution processes are executed flawlessly, involving contracts management, plan, execution and finalization the shipment. The operational lapses are minimized/ managed.
• Maintains and develops relationships with small-size customers, suppliers and other business partners
• Collaborate with trade execution teams in other regions as necessary.
• Follows up on new contracts with routine customers in reference to quality, quantity, origin, delivery period and schedule, payments, and pricing.
• With oversight, actively works directly with traders to ensure smooth execution
• With frequent direction, communicates with agents on estimated time of arrival and any foreseen issues/concerns.
• May communicate with ocean transportation to make adjustments to the voyage of vessels
• With frequent direction, searches for opportunities to optimize planned costs and any other cost saving opportunities and analyze unexpected costs to identify root causes and define action plan.
• May conduct routine risk analysis on execution plans/contracts to provide recommendation for next steps.
• Under direct supervision, participate in process improvement analysis to search for process efficiency opportunities and deliver data driven recommendations
• Build and maintain relationships with strategic stakeholders internally and externally and leverage client interactions and business partnerships to ensure the execution of the related activities and processes.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in any field (preferably In Internal Business or Export/Import Documentation)
• Fluent in both written and spoken English
• Computer proficiency – Analytical tools,PowerBI MS Office (word/excel/Power Point etc.),
• Minimum 6-8 Years of exp in the Field of Supply Chain, Shipping & Documentation.
• Strong communication skills/soft skills.
• Good working attitude, positive approach. 
• Flexible and adaptive to changing conditions in the business/markets/industry.
• Have ability to work with the team
• Effective decision making and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in handling border trade execution(Nepal/Bangladesh)
• Knowledge of import and export regulations in India (other countries is an added advantage).
• Knowledge regarding vessel handling and discharge operations
• Knowledge in grains and other Agri commodities handling/conditions
• Knowledge in cost and warehouse management