About the Position

COFCO International, a global agri-business leader, is seeking an Execution Executive for their Sugar business in Singapore. This role involves managing contract execution, shipping documentation, and ensuring smooth shipment and document turnaround.

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 (e.g., Laytime calculations/final price less provisional) with shippers / VARIOUS ORIGINS

Requirements

Degree qualified or Diploma with solid and proven work experience
70% fluent in both written and spoken English / 30% for Mandarin
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

In-depth knowledge of Contract Terms and Conditions and Governing Rules and Standards under Refined Sugar Associations/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

We Offer

Competitive salary
Opportunity to work with a global leader in the agri-business sector
Professional growth and development opportunities

About the Company

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. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, COFCO International is ambitious, with the right structures and culture to meet the world's increasing and changing needs. With 12,000+ people in 35 countries, their global portfolio includes assets across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. They trade with over 50 nations, while providing farmers unique direct access to the growing Chinese market.

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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