Title: Manager - Operations - Trading
Mumbai, IN
About Us
Tata International Limited is a leading trading and distribution company that has served the industry for over six decades, exemplifying its core values of Pioneering, Integrity, Excellence, Unity and Responsibility. We have our footprints in over 29 countries across the globe operating in diversified verticals from trading and distribution to manufacturing and retail, which offers our employees a dynamic environment rich in opportunities. Guided by the common threads of Tata Code of Conduct, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages personal and professional growth thus laying a strong foundation for creating a world-class organization where employees are respected and motivated to contribute to sustainable development.
Job Purpose
Responsible for managing the entire trading operation & Documentation function of the business
Key Responsibilities
• Ensuring execution of finalized trade as per terms finalized – both at the supplier and customer end for the business
• Overseeing the entire chain of operations, including contracting, documentation, chartering, freight management by sea and inland trucks from source to customer
• Responsible for timely preparation /execution of documents from back office
• Checking orders from supplier / customers to ensure terms agreed are correct
• Monitoring the orders and liaise with the customer / supplier for readiness for shipping and Issuing transport document instructions.
• Ensure that all required documents (bills of lading, certificates of origin, packing lists, invoices, test certificates etc.) are received / presented in time
• Following the order through to final payment. Month-end closing & reporting process
• Checking all purchase invoices for goods and services ensuring they are paid in line with contracted terms of the order and booking storage space
• Overseeing banking documentation and LC management
• Overseeing documentation & operations for local sales through stock & sale
• Liasoning with F&A to for all interlinkages between finance & documentation/operations
• Tracking performance of the operations & documentation functionalities against the SLAs.
• Managing business operational risks proactively and efficiently for optimal business operations.
• Lc issuance and coordinates and negotiate with banks for the better rates
• Shipping Instructions (SI) and Letter of Credit (LC) received/prepared are compliant.
• Insurance booked is as per the contract & shipment
• Ability to place hedges/roll hedges for corresponding physical purchase and sales orders
Educational Qualifications
- Post Graduate / MBA
- Course on international trade and operations will have additional advantage
Desired Profile (Experience)
• 7 - 10 years of post qualification relevant experience
• Should have knowledge on global shipment operations
• Should have experience in import/export logistics operations
• Should have relevant experience in bulk, break-bulk and container shipments, including knowledge of relevant FOSFA, GAFTA and PORAM ITSCI rules
Industry Preference
Trading, EX-IM