Trade Assistant job at Agri Exim FZE
Vacancy Title: Trade Assistant
- Type: Full-Time
- Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
- Category: Admin & Office
Jobs at: Agri Exim FZE
Deadline of this Job: Friday, July 05, 2024
Duty Station: Within Uganda, Kampala, East Africa
Summary:
- Date Posted: Thursday, July 04, 2024
- Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Job Details: We are currently in the early stages of our coffee business but have big plans for the next few years. Joining our mission at this early stage will give the candidate excellent exposure to an early-stage business and an ‘all hands-on deck’ working environment.
Job Purpose: The Trade Assistant will support the Coffee Trader in managing the logistics, quality control, coffee inventory, and sales of coffee. The role involves coordinating with suppliers, customers, and internal teams to ensure smooth and efficient coffee trading operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the trader on the trading desk and help manage the trader’s analysis of sourcing and sales operations.
- Maintain accurate records, compile reporting on purchase activities, generate and help execute contracts for sales, keep a record of the trade and coffee stock position each day, and perform other ad-hoc duties that contribute to the desk’s success and the company’s performance.
- Manage a wide range of responsibilities and tasks that span across multiple business functions such as logistics, quality control, accounting, and legal.
- Work closely with the team at the core of our coffee business, be exposed to key strategies and business plans, and maintain a high level of confidentiality and integrity.
- Conduct research on coffee market trends, pricing, and competitors and stay updated on industry news and developments.
- Gain exposure, training, and understanding across the Ugandan coffee sector and the wider international coffee market.
Education and Professional Qualifications:
- A degree in Mathematics, Economics, Business Management, or Finance is preferred.
Work Experience:
- 2/3+ years’ work experience in a commercial, financial, or logistics organization working with coffee or other commodities.
Desired Profile:
- Confident and commercially minded with an interest in commodities trading.
- Excellent communicator who is not afraid to ask questions.
- Comfortable with presenting or public speaking.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
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Physical Requirements:
- The candidate will be working in a high-pressure environment where targets will need to be hit and working extra hours when needed is expected as part of the role.
- Occasional travel may be required.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Job Application Procedure: Interested candidates should send their application and curriculum vitae to: HR@agrieximfze.com, Cc: ted.maberly@agrieximfze.com
