Trading Operations Specialist Milano

Trading Operations Specialist
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) is one of the world's largest seed-to-shelf agribusinesses. For nearly three decades, GAR and its subsidiaries have been at the forefront of responsible palm oil production. Together with Sinar Mas Agribusiness and Food, our business operation in Indonesia, we grow oil palms with farmers and produce food and fuel for today and the future with sustainability at the heart of our operations. We deliver products to around 100 countries worldwide, including China, India and the USA as well as various destinations in Europe and the Middle East. GAR is listed on the Singapore Exchange. As a global leader in sustainable palm oil production, GAR manages more than half a million hectares of plantations, including smallholder estates, across Indonesia. Our downstream refining and specialty product facilities manufacture high-quality goods for the global food, oleochemical, animal feed, and bioenergy markets. The vertical integration of our operations ensures efficiency, quality and sustainability across our supply chain. GAR's R&D underpins the development of our plants, practices and products, allowing us to achieve higher yields, combating climate change, and supporting healthier, safer, more sustainable global food diets. GAR opened their European offices in 2015, making it still a young, ambitious and entrepreneurial company which has established year-on-year solid growth and regional expansion since the start. We are now active in the trading and distribution of bulk commodities, oleochemicals, specialty feed ingredients and sugar in Europe and the Americas. GAR Europe & the Americas has a driven team of approximately 110 people across offices in the Netherlands, Spain, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, USA. Italy is the newest brand office, based in Milan. We pride ourselves for being a well-established employer with competitive compensation and an entrepreneurial work environment. Our professionals are valued for being resourceful and finding opportunities to develop and grow the company further. At GAR Europe & Americas we cherish and live up to our cultural values of Integrity, Positive Attitude, Commitment, Continuous Improvement, Innovation and Loyalty. We want to provide sustainable and superior quality agribusiness and consumer products, solutions and services to create value for all our stakeholders. Our main goal is to be a partner of choice in our markets as the best, fully-integrated, global agribusiness and consumer product company. We are now looking for a pro-active, positive-minded and entrepreneurial professional to join our team and help us further professionalize our company and grow our business. Are you ready to join us on our mission? If so, please read further The Role We are now looking for a Trade Operations Specialist to join our team in Milano, Italy. In this role you will be responsible for the following: Ensure proper execution of contracts and the vessels assigned, including documentation process from contract to final invoice and other related documents. Act as liaison with traders, brokers, port agents at origin and destinations, supervision companies, internal and external clients to ensure the smooth flow of information and execution between departments. Continuously follow up the status of the vessels and operations/tasks assigned. Timely issuance of shipping documents assigned to operations (i. e. , BLs, COO/EUR1/T2L, Official Sanitary certificates, etc. ) Documents distribution (issuance and delivery on time) for ensuring a presentation and cash cycle in accordance with the required TATs. Working closely with customers, suppliers, vendors & internal stakeholders to ensure timely & efficient logistics. Manage relationships with our 3rd party service providers including warehouse/tank operators, freight forwarders & customs- supervision and port agents. Create & update the standard operating procedures according to the latest business requirements and ensure our partners adhere to them. Monitoring and administrating accounts payables and receivables. Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety procedures and regulations. The role will be reporting to the Operations Manager South East Europe, located in Milan, Italy. Qualifications Bachelor/Master degree or equivalent in Economics/Agriculture/Supply Chain 3-5 years of experience in a similar role, with a strong understanding of supply chain processes and the related documentation Experience in vegetable oil and trading practice like FOSFA, NOFOTA, GAFTA contracts Knowledge of import and export procedures Understanding of charter parties, laytime calculation and shipping models. Proficient with MS Office software and ERP software Excellent knowledge of English Excellent Communication skills: ability to communicate professionally, verbally and in writing In control of all activities and ability to react quickly in communication between different parties Ability to adapt and work on a wider scope of tasks and challenges Personality Proactive and looking for areas for improvement Humble approach, hands-on and curious Analytical/statistical skills Ability to execute in a fast-paced environment with a keen sense of priorities Need to fit within a small, dedicated and committed team Self-starter. Ability to learn with creativity/imagination Focus, commitment, determination Ability to take decisions independently. What we offer We offer an entrepreneurial and international environment where finding opportunities is valued A competitive compensation plan Flexibility on working hours Professional development of our employees is important to us, therefore we offer several training and development opportunities We are located in a beautiful and modern office located in the beautiful city of Milan. Please note that we often incorporate an assessment and reference checks in our selection procedures. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Supply Chain Industries International Trade and Development J-18808-Ljbffr