Job Description

Responsibilities:
Contract and LC Management

• Review and vet purchase/sales contracts, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and risk management strategies
• Co-ordinate with finance team to ensure LC or any other financial instrument as per contract terms is issued on time.
• Provide legal team with all relevant contract information, terms, and documentation to support legal analysis and compliance and collaborate to address contract-related legal matters.
• Implement MIS with a well-organized contract repository for efficient contract tracking and management
• Advise the concerned team for currency / index hedging (if required) to mitigate risks associated with trade contracts
• Amend contracts as necessary to accommodate changes in business conditions, regulations, or customer requirements basis necessary approvals

Collections and Payments

• Oversee the collection of cargo value from credit customers in adherence to contractual terms
• Manage the collection of quality-related premium and penalty payments

Commercial Operations and third party coordination

• Oversee and ensure prompt delivery of invoices and debit notes to customers
• Address customer grievances, inquiries, escalations and requests prioritizing customer satisfaction
• Track process customer refunds in adherence to contractual agreements
• Facilitate the timely signing of contracts, collection of payments, and sharing of relevant documents for shipment
• Oversee vessel discharge and customs clearance for smooth operations
• Collaborate with third parties for contract signing, payment collection, laytime settlement, and contract closures
• Oversee third-party transportation-related billing and refunds, maintaining accuracy and compliance

Digitisation and Automation

• Support comprehensive digitization strategies to optimise operational efficiency
• Innovate and implement automation solutions to support overall organisational goals / strategy

Qualifications:

• Education - Graduate, PG Preferred
• Exepreince - 10+yrs of experience
• Preferred Industry- Commodity Trading

Skills Required