Philippines onlyWHO WE ARE
MySigrid is a Premium Executive and Personal Assistance Service staffed by humans powered by technology. We provide the right people, platform, and processes to optimize busy executives’ lives, allowing them to outsource the day-to-day activities that keep their personal and professional lives on time and on target. We aim to democratize executive support access and create jobs using technology instead of replacing them.
We use MySigrid, our proprietary Collaboration & Task Management Platform, to solve tasks efficiently and collectively - improving quality, reducing human error, and increasing speed.
YOUR ROLE AS OPERATIONS MANAGER for PALM OIL/AGRI TRADING
As a Operations Manager, you will be responsible to:
- Develop and execute comprehensive plans for trade and shipping operations.
- Ensure efficient scheduling and execution of shipments.
- Monitor and manage inventory levels to meet demand and minimize stockouts.
- Oversee the entire process of trade transactions from initiation to completion.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to facilitate smooth transactions.
- Prepare and review all necessary shipping documents accurately and on time.
- Coordinate the processing of Import LC (Letter of Credit) and negotiate Export LC (Letter of Credit) terms.
- Manage documents related to D/P (Documents against Payment) and D/A (Documents against Acceptance) transactions.
- Foster productive relationships with sellers, buyers, forwarders, and shipping brokers, serving as the primary point of contact for resolving shipment and contract-related issues.
- Manage bill of lading (B/L) matters with precision and proficiency, including the handling of switch B/Ls in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
- Provide invaluable support for primary sales activities and logistics planning, ensuring that production schedules align seamlessly with booked orders.
- Continuously evaluate and refine process flows to enhance operational efficiency and streamline trade and logistics operations.
- Demonstrating a long-term commitment to the role and exhibiting maturity and resilience to effectively manage pressure and handle challenging situations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business, management, or any related field.
- At least 5 years of working experience in Palm Oil/ Agri commodity trading is required.
- A high level of spoken and written business English.
- Excellent time management skills; knows how to prioritize work; and able to multitask to get things done efficiently.
- Exceptional keen attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in all aspects of trade operations, documentation, and logistics coordination.
- A good planner and an excellent team player to lead and motivate the team.
- Proficiency in MS Office and web-based applications.
- Resourceful, meticulous, hands-on, and resilient.
- Profound understanding of trade documentation, including letters of credit, bill of lading, and other related documents.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel for data analysis, reporting, and financial modeling, including the use of advanced functions and macros.
- Familiarity with Tally Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) for accounting, financial management, and inventory control purposes.
- With a quiet place at home away from any disturbance, a laptop, a smartphone, and a fully running Wi-Fi connection of 10mbps or higher.
Benefits
At MySigrid, we aim to ensure the professional and personal growth of all our employees:
- Competitive salary package.
- Paid Time-Offs.
- HMO Package for the employee and two legal dependents.
- Reimbursable internet charges.
- Comprehensive training and continuous learning advantages.
- Opportunity to contribute to new technology and help develop a high-end system that assists humans by optimizing their work processes.
- High importance to work-life balance with the opportunity to work from home part of the week.
- Opportunity to venture into other areas of the business as you continue to contribute to the company's growth.
- Be part of a dynamic team of specialists who openly and willingly share their knowledge with their colleagues.
- Work in a corporate culture that encourages collaboration, emphasizing our core values: Integrity, Passion, Teamwork & Respect, Pro-activeness, Accountability, and Determination.
Co-Working days
MySigrid has co-working offices in BGC, Ortigas, and Makati where the whole team meets at least twice a month at a minimum.
