CZ · 1 week ago
Operations Associate (1-Year Contract)
Miami, FL
Contract
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expCzarnikow is a global supply chain solutions company with 160 years of experience in commodity trading. The Operations Associate is responsible for daily trade operations execution for import/export and domestic supply chain activities, focusing on food ingredients, packaging, and agri-products, particularly in the Asia/Oceania region.
Food & Beverages
Responsibilities
Carry out post trade contract activities and day-to-day execution of physical contracts concluded by the regional commercial team on a variety of supply chain flows including but not limited to import & export (containers/breakbulk) shipments, domestic warehousing and trucking deliveries into and within Australia and New Zealand. This involves planning shipments/deliveries to payment collection
Liaising with Local and Regional Commercial, Operations, Finance and Trade Finance teams to plan for organise smooth execution inter-team workflows, especially where any supplier payments or client receivables requires bank funding
Acknowledgment of nomination to buyer and sending it on to shipper ensuring shipper acceptance of nomination
Issuing documentary instructions to shipper for timely preparation of shipping documents and follow up on draft documents for checking
Creating shipment number in our in-house system, Suite
Ensure all drafts are checked and confirmed by buyer and passing on to shipper. Follow up on scanned signed documents and original documents
Instructing / appointing surveyors at loading and discharging port(s)
Create sale invoice and upload all shipping documents in Suite
Ensuring payments from buyers are made in time before shipments arrive at destination
Managing the payment of suppliers, freight invoices and any other costs
Ensure all information like documentary instructions, LOIs or LCs (if required) are in place before loading/discharging
Preparation & maintenance of shipment documents in in-house system Suite and any hard copies if required
Arrange local or overseas courier to send out original documents
Handle customer’s requests relating to QA documentation
Follow up on customers’ claims and other shipment related disputes working closely with traders for a resolution
Join weekly execution calls with Singapore and/or Regional teams
Changes in the business may occasionally require alterations in this job description and these will be agreed with the post holder as appropriate
Qualification
Required
At least 3-5 years of experience in international import/export trade and shipping logistics i.e. container shipments or breakbulk/bulk shipments
Diploma / Degree / Professional Certificates in Logistics / Supply Chain Management / Business / Maritime / related disciplines
Established in negotiating documents basis CAD, Bank Documentary Collection, and Documentary Letters of Credit
Ability to communicate across multi teams in the Asia/Oceania regional offices via Email and Teams, Messenger Chats
Excellent written and verbal proficiency in English and local language
Fast learner and able to work under pressure and deadlines
Ability to act with integrity when dealing with confidential matters
Team player with strong work ethics, communication & organisational skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
Preferred
Experience in Dairy / RSA / SAOL / Sugar No. 11 rules and regulation and Incoterms
Experience in Letter of Credits negotiation and UCP, ISBP rules
Company
CZ
CZ is a global supply chain solutions company providing end-to-end services across a wide range of commodities.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase