Trading Operations Specialist

The Trading Operations Specialist will provide support for shipment operation activities related to coal importation.  This may include contract management, shipment planning, logistics and documentation, and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders on pertinent commercial and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Draft purchase and sale contract templates that help the team expedite contract issuance upon deal confirmation. 
  • Review and compare C/P terms to sale contract terms, ensure contractual terms are aligned. 
  • Execute shipments including stock planning, laycan planning, shipping advice, insurance declaration, load port/discharge port agent appointment
  • Prepare Letter of Credit draft according to the contract terms and ensure full operative letters of credit are in place and in control of clean presentation of documents. 
  • Liaise with the Finance department on the issuance of the LC. 
  • Manage the full spectrum of shipping documents preparation of bill of lading draft, packing list, COO, COA, COW, and invoicing.
  • Vessel Nomination, follow up on vessel movement and update buyer
  • Liaising with Accounting department to prepare, monitor and verify invoices and documents for payment.
  • Ensure timely and accurate settlement of accounts receivable and payment including freight invoice and laytime etc.,
  • Maintain the database of operational information daily for analysis and reporting purposes.
  • Support working capital management and cash flow requirements.
  • Proactively foresee and highlight opportunities and risks/ exposure within the business. 
  • Evaluate/Analyze current procurement activities and suggest process improvements to increase productivity 
  • Collaborate with team members and build productive and good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Minimum of 3 years work experience in a Trading business
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Trade, Operations Management, or a related field
  • Knowledge of GAFTA will be an advantage
  • Familiarity with contracts related to the sale of commodities
  • Experience in preparation, documentation, and order processing, with a solid understanding of procurement practices and procedures
  • Experience with bulk cargo is an advantage
  • Proficient in the MS Office suite; prior experience with an ERP system is an advantage

Pilmico Foods Corporation is the integrated agribusiness and food company of Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV). Composed of four divisions: Flour, Feeds & Animal Health, Farms, and Trading, we are well positioned at the beginning of the value chain. True to our brand promise​ of being​ Partners for Growth, we nurture our business and communities by providing business solutions and building partnerships for growth. We operate ​​in the Philippines nationwide ​and have a growing international presence in the following ASEAN countries: Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar and Hong Kong. Investing in talent and upholding Aboitiz ​values of Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, and Responsibility are key drivers to sustaining the growth of our business. Here at Pilmico, we value each talent for the unique contribution they bring to the organization. We recognize that today’s global workforce is made up of diverse individuals with different skills, abilities and aspirations that enable them to achieve superior results; as such, we select our partners based on these attributes that are not typically found in someone’s resume. We are advocates of self-development and believe that people’s success lies in their passion to learn something new and different every day. This is why our hiring philosophy is to open up and give equal opportunity to any talent regardless of where they are today in pursuit of education.   

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