Operations Assistant

About the Position

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. We provide the food the world needs in a responsible way. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, we are ambitious, with the right structures and culture to meet the world's increasing and changing needs. With 12,000+ people in 35 countries, our global portfolio includes assets across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We trade with over 50 nations, while providing farmers unique direct access to the growing Chinese market.

We are currently seeking an Operations Assistant to join our team in Richmond, Victoria, AU.

Job Purpose

Trade contract management, domestic/export execution

Responsibilities

• Communicate, liaise, and coordinate with Ginners, Logistic service providers, Warehouses, Quality Classing Service Providers to execute and process domestic and export contracts on time including but not limited to managing shipments, ticketing, invoicing, cost accrual creation and matching of cotton movements and miscellaneous costs, settle purchases and sales, filing, settlement, and all other related activities.
• Contract/stock/shipment/logistics management and reporting.
• Support trade desk on contract entry, verification, review, update, and filing.
• Support trade desk on freight management, filing, execution.
• Seek and provide solutions to improve efficiency of contract execution and supply chain operations.
• Provide support and back up when required.
• Any other duties as required.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree, Agriculture preferred.
• Experience:
  • Understanding of the Australian Container Handling Industry (preferred).
  • Logistics, operations, supply chain related tasks.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in an office and team environment.
• Skills and Attributes:
  • Highly computer literate including competent Office softwares (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to operate different Inventory and Invoice management software.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Good communication skills both in writing and verbal.
  • Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
  • Able to work on their own initiative under pressure and in a methodical, detailed, and accurate fashion.
  • Ability to prioritize workload and well organized.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, innovating approach to work.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a global and dynamic environment.
• Be part of a company with a clear vision and strong values.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

About the Company

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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