Company Description
Aboitiz Foods is an integrated regional food and agribusiness company dedicated to creating a high-performance culture anchored on our time-honored values of Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, and Responsibilty. Through the collective strengths of our subsidiaries, Pilmico and Gold Coin, we believe in sustainably feeding Asia’s growth from mill to meal.
We are constantly improving and optimizing our processes by integrating the value chain around Asia. We leverage our sector expertise and capabilities to deliver quality every time. With our world-class technology and culture of constant innovation, we devote ourselves to serving you better.
At Aboitiz Foods, we embrace change and inspire innovation, leading the way in food and agribusiness solutions. Join us as we shape the future of food in Asia and build a culture where, together, we nourish the future.
https://www.aboitizfoods.com/
Job Description
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.
Qualifications
- 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
Top Skills
What We Do
PILMICO FOODS CORPORATION, the food and agribusiness subsidiary of Aboitiz Equity Ventures, is considered as one of the largest flour milling companies in the Philippines. We are primarily engaged in the manufacture of wheat flour and wheat by-products and have been ranked among the top three domestic flour producers in terms of sales. We import both soft and hard wheat, the primary raw material for our products, from the United States and Canada. All our flour products are fortified with Vitamin A and Iron, and certified with Halal and Sangkap Pinoy seal. Through our Research and Training facilities located in Luzon and Mindanao, we also offer technical services and bakery trainings to meet the needs of our stakeholders. Our products are distributed all over Philippines through distributors and dealers. We have also expanded the reach of our flour products to the ASEAN region, exporting to countries like: Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar and Hongkong. True to our brand promise of being Partners for Growth, we advance our business and communities by providing business solutions and building partnerships for growth
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