Trading Officer - London, United Kingdom - Centre People Appointments Ltd

Centre People Appointments Ltd

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Well-established manufacture in London specialises in supplying Raw Materials and Machinery is currently recruiting a Trading Officer (Mandarin Speaking) - 1 year maternity cover.

In this role as Trading Officer, you will be responsible for maintaining the Trading Division's database of suppliers, customers, and products.

You will work closely with designated operational support staff outside the Trading Department.

Particular importance should be placed upon a close working relationship with the Documentary and Logistics departments, regional rep offices, ensuring a two-way flow of information and maintaining the disciplines to allow effective risk management.

Opportunity exists for those who wants to move from sales support and develop business in existing or new markets.

TYPE: 1 year contract (maternity cover), full-time

SALARY:
£35K depending on experience

START:

ASAP

LOCATION:
London (Hybrid working style after completion of probation)

Trading Officer Main Responsibilities:

Maintain relationship with existing suppliers and develop new suppliers for similar & new products with a particular emphasis on the Chinese supply market
Contracts management on SAP system including generating sales and purchase orders, proforma invoices, maintaining customer database and shipments summary spreadsheets
Report to line manager in an organised and regular manner about developments in the marketplace including activities of competitors and matters relating to the suppliers. A proactive attitude is essential & the job holder must liaise closely to ensure views & comply needs are best met and represented
Provide monthly progress reports detailing business development prospects, current enquiries, and all other relevant data
Take an active role in dispute resolution and mitigation of any claims which may from timetotime arise
To expedite contracts through shipment and final outturn to ensure their obligations are filled
To liaise closely with the regional offices, Logistics, Documentary and Accounts team to ensure they are clear about what is required of them and that concerned parties work as a team to achieve the Company's overall objectives
To acquire knowledge and expertise in relevant geographies and products enabling them to offer informed and timely market intelligence
To seek out trade in relevant products wherever it represents itself within the Divisional remit
To be actively engaged in the risk analysis and selection of key accounts
To commit accurate and relevant intelligence to the Division's databases
To participate in the Division's continuous education and upgrading of information technology
To share information and data with the line manager and to agree common strategy for similar products within the department
Minimum 3 years prior experience in Trading/Import Export industry essential
Procurement experience especially with Chinese suppliers preferred
Educated to degree level
Knowledge of shipping procedure / documentation / letter of credit preferred
Excellent written/verbal Mandarin language essential
Being organised and persistent with the proven ability to generate leads through a range of tools and using your own initiative will help you to identify potential new business opportunities
Being fully IT literate
Strong work ethic and taking responsibility and being accountable for the work they produce
Very strong organisational skills, working to tight deadlines with a strong attention to detail
Be prepared to communicate with Chinese / Asian suppliers, regional offices during out of UK office hours due to time difference

All applicants for the Trading Officer must have the right to work in the UK as the Company is not able to offer visa support.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£35,000.00 per year

Benefits: