Operations Executive (Trade Support)
Location: Singapore
Company Overview
Headquartered in Singapore, Agrocorp International is a leading integrated agricultural commodity and food solutions provider with presence in 16 countries and 25 offices. For over 30 years, Agrocorp has played a distinct role in nourishing the changing world with our agri-food supplies and solutions. To better serve our vision of nourishing a changing world, we’ve grown in size and business verticals from farm partnerships to processing plants and to retail market distribution. Our product range has widened to include a wide variety of commodities & food ingredients. In retail space, Sansar foods offers a wide range of premium pulses and HerbYvore is our plant based food range which includes non diary cheese, eggless egg, vegan ice cream etc.
Job Summary
This role offers professional career development opportunities with renowned global Agri-commodities trader, Agrocorp International Pte Ltd (Agrocorp). The Company has a significant presence in the primary origination and buyer markets such as Canada, West Africa, China, Turkey, the Middle East, India, Bangladesh, and Vietnam among many others. With more than 3 decades of active engagement in the market driven by solid values, a clear vision, and a nice culture, we seek to strengthen further our commitment towards being a responsible global player in nourishing an ever-changing world. To support us in this high-priority function, we are looking for a talented and experienced professional to be based in our Singapore HQ to take on the role of:
Responsibilities
Prepare and verify a full set of shipping documents in compliance with Letters of Credit and contractual requirements to ensure timely negotiation and shipment processing
Manage and coordinate shipments by bulk vessels to meet operational and contractual deadlines
Collaborate closely with the Team Head, Traders, Origination desks, and Shipping desk to align shipping operations with business objectives
Supervise and coordinate daily operations activities to maintain efficiency and compliance
Provide leadership and hands-on guidance to the team in executing high-risk, large-value contracts, ensuring risk mitigation and contract adherence
Required competencies and certifications
Demonstrated intensive experience applying ICC rules for Letters of Credit to manage international trade transactions effectively
Preferred competencies and qualifications
Minimum GCE ‘A’ level or Diploma in International Trade in Import & Export or related field
4 to 6 years of experience in an Agri-Business or Trading Company, preferably dealing with soft commodities
Proficient communication skills to facilitate clear and effective stakeholder engagement
Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel to support documentation and reporting tasks
Knowledge of GAFTA and FOSFA trade associations to enhance contract and trade compliance
Understanding of Incoterms and international trade principles to support shipping and contractual processes
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, analytical thinking, and independent problem-solving abilities
