EMPLOYEE EXECUTION & LOGISTICS

at  Archer Daniels Midland Company

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities

• Handle the day to day activities related to Cotton Container Execution from Brazil and the US to several destination markets worldwide.
• Support the Trading/Commercial Dept. regarding to contractual terms such as Incoterms, documents required, payments, shipment, costs, discounts, etc.
• Responsible to obtain and register necessary information to process the Letters of Credit and related financial transactions.
• Evaluate the credit data to make sure they adhere to internal requirements and bank policies.
• Analyse Letters of Credit and commodity contracts to match terms
• Prepare and send Documentary and Shipment Instructions to the suppliers, establishing the necessary steps and requirements that must be fulfilled and accompanied for each shipment.
• Register shipping information and concerning data in the controls/systems.
• Analyse, prepare and negotiate clean documents under the corresponding Letter of Credit or other contractual payment terms.
• Support colleagues about the terms and conditions in the Letter of Credits to determine compliance to the standard banking practices to ensure a smooth negotiation.
• Handle the presentation of documents, follow-up with banks and being able to analyse/discuss discrepancies raised and record the corresponding utilization of the respective Letter of Credit.
• Co-ordinate with the execution team and the banks to abide by the Letter of Credit timelines.
• Handle incoming queries and communications from both internal colleagues and external clients.
• Prepare reports about shipments, documents negotiations and other related activities.
• Support other areas of the company such as Finance, Controlling, Accounting and Auditing with information.

Skills

• Fluent in English
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office

Capabilities

• Communication
• Organisation / planning
• Job knowledge
• Problem solving
• Building relationships
• Teamwork
• Innovation / continuous improvement

Experiences

• Letters of Credit / Trade Finance
• International Trade practice
• Shipping documents
• Demonstrated experience in providing customer solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or similar degree/qualification in the field of operations/logistics/international trade or finance/economics.
• Many years of previous experience in Letters of Credit (UCP 600, ISBP 745 and SWIFT messaging system) strongly preferred.
• Knowledge in ELCY system is desirable.
• Prior experience working in the field of international trade operations (trading, banking, freight forwarder, customs broker, credit insurance underwriting), preferably in the field of container operations/logistics.
• Deep understanding of shipping documentation and negotiation (CAD, L/C)
• Certificate for Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS) desirable.
• Good verbal and written communication, organizational and time management skills are required.

• Handle the day to day activities related to Cotton Container Execution from Brazil and the US to several destination markets worldwide.
• Support the Trading/Commercial Dept. regarding to contractual terms such as Incoterms, documents required, payments, shipment, costs, discounts, etc.
• Responsible to obtain and register necessary information to process the Letters of Credit and related financial transactions.
• Evaluate the credit data to make sure they adhere to internal requirements and bank policies.
• Analyse Letters of Credit and commodity contracts to match terms
• Prepare and send Documentary and Shipment Instructions to the suppliers, establishing the necessary steps and requirements that must be fulfilled and accompanied for each shipment.
• Register shipping information and concerning data in the controls/systems.
• Analyse, prepare and negotiate clean documents under the corresponding Letter of Credit or other contractual payment terms.
• Support colleagues about the terms and conditions in the Letter of Credits to determine compliance to the standard banking practices to ensure a smooth negotiation.
• Handle the presentation of documents, follow-up with banks and being able to analyse/discuss discrepancies raised and record the corresponding utilization of the respective Letter of Credit.
• Co-ordinate with the execution team and the banks to abide by the Letter of Credit timelines.
• Handle incoming queries and communications from both internal colleagues and external clients.
• Prepare reports about shipments, documents negotiations and other related activities.
• Support other areas of the company such as Finance, Controlling, Accounting and Auditing with information