Operation Specialist

Tricon is seeking an Operations Specialist to support Global Product Managers/traders in implementing business transactions. Responsibilities include preparing purchase and sale confirmations, tracking vessels, and maintaining inventory systems.

Requirements

• Works closely with traders on all aspects of business execution
• Prepares purchase and sale confirmations
• Maintains purchase and sales files
• Tracks vessels and confirms estimated times of arrival
• Ensures appropriate customs requirements are met
• Obtains Letters of Credit from banks/LC team and reviews for accuracy of content
• Prepares bank amendments and Letters of Credit
• Opens Letters of Credit on purchase transactions
• Maintains shipment and banking files
• Maintains inventory system
• Solves problems through personal telephone contact with involved parties
• Conducts in-depth negotiation and analysis of freight costs and makes recommendations and decisions on carriers, routes and modes of transportation
• Manages outsourced activities such as freight services for both domestic and international freight
• Prepares logistics cost forecasts for domestic and international shipments
• Controls warehouse and inventory control activities
• Coordinates inbound and outbound material transportation
• Provides analysis and inputs to maximize efficiency in product movements, stocking points, and production locations