Trade Execution

Overview

Our client a Grain, food and feed ingredients trading company, based in Central London, are currently seeking an experience Trade Execution candidate to report directly to the Head of Execution
Brief Overview:

Job Purpose – The organisation is a dynamic and fast-growing business, seeking a new member for the Trade Execution department.

Job purpose

To check shipping documents for containers and bulk vessel shipments, as well as national and international truck logistics.

Candidate Profile

• The ideal candidate would have 5+ years’ experience working within logistics/trade execution.
• Good communication skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• They will be self-motivated, ensuring work is completed on time to a high standard.
• The ability to work well alone, in groups, and under direction.
• In depth contractual knowledge and experience checking shipment documents against contracts.

Areas of Responsibility:

➢ Coordination/Supervision of containerised/bulk/break bulk commodity shipments
➢ Coordination/Supervision of truck deliveries/collections
➢ Stock maintenance and reconciliation between inhouse systems and 3rd party stores.
➢ Supplier/Service Provider invoice processing

Essential Functions:

➢ Facilitate in the smooth running of the Trade Execution department
➢ Execute Purchase and Sale Contracts
➢ Maintain stock control and liaise with Traders regarding position management
➢ Develop working relationships with service providers to increase competitiveness
➢ Suggest / Recommend improvements to processes and procedures.
➢ Maintain high levels of customer service

Personal Requirements:

➢ Organizational abilities and Interpersonal skills – up and down the line
➢ Eagerness to learn and a desire to perform well.
➢ Ability to cope with the detailed work of this specialist commodity sector.
➢ Confidence both in person and via telephone.
➢ Good knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
➢ 2nd language a bonus but not essential
➢ Honesty & Integrity