Reports to Group CEO
Job purpose
Looking for experienced professional to head the Rice Business of the Group
Duties and responsibilities
· Analyze trading portfolio to identify opportunities to extend sourcing of rice.
· Purchasing rice from origin and negotiating lowest price for best quality.
· Negotiating favorable payment terms and monitoring weekly cashflow to ensure funds stay with us as long as possible.
· Fully responsible for the P&L of the business unit.
· Monitor and evaluate Credit risk, currency risk, counterparty risk, outright risk of portfolio of destination.
· Ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of all support systems by closely liaising with the trade operations team for contract negotiations etc.
· Involvement in development of new markets in West Africa. Marketing of Myanmar, Vietnam and Indian rice in West Africa region.
· Monitoring day-to-day developments in the global market and forecasting market direction .
Qualifications
Qualifications include:
· Overall, 15 years of experience with preferably an advanced degree in various aspects of International Trade.
· Experience of working in diverse markets and successful track record of customer service, achieving sales, brand building , network development and profit targets
Skills- No special skills required.
· Seasoned and successful leader with excellent communication, listening and negotiation skills .
Working conditions
The working conditions will depend on the situation.The personnel has to be always on his toes as this job requires a lot of situational awareness.According to the the personnels might have to work over the weekends as well.
Physical requirements
There is no as such physical requirements.
Direct reports
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Mrs.Deepika.V
Talent Acquisition Specialists.
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