Job Summary
Perform the duties of an Export Operations Manager
Minimum Qualification:
Degree
Experience Level:
Senior level
Experience Length:
5 years
Job Description
Responsibilities
Analyze and monitor global markets and prepare a business plan to identify and develop new sales opportunities for the export of products
Research and explore potential global market for gold and prepare timely reports on geographical location basis
Consistently study and monitor the global market trends for gold, analyze and regularly report on product and region basis, and highlight market/sector potentials
Ensure adherence to country specific importation legislation
Identify, communicate and coordinate with overseas buyers and build sustainable business relationships
Responsible for providing global market intelligence and competitor activity reports to the management
Prepare quotation and C& F pricing for overseas buyers
Effectively negotiate with international buyers to execute sales
Responsible for evaluating and selecting appropriate freight forwarders
Act as key liaison with relevant government and non-government agencies e.g. excise, export promotion bureau, shipping company etc.
Arrange shipping details such as export licenses, customs declarations, packing, shipping and routing of products.
Expedites export arrangements and maintain current information on export tariffs, licenses and restrictions.
Generate all required export documentation; i.e. airway bills, bill of lading, invoices, packing lists and letters of credit when needed and to record and file appropriately.
Work with the Marketing team to develop appropriate marketing materials for an international audience
Coordinate export shipments from origin until final destination
Assist in recruitment and training of team members and manage their performance, learning and development and coaching needs
Raise efficiency through the team in functions of customer acquisition, product sale, compliance, logistics etc.
Requirements
Minimum relevant first degree from a reputable university with at least 5 years’ experience preferably in the mining sector.
Familiar with Incoterms, government agencies, basic laws and regulations for movement of goods to overseas
Highly Flexible and adaptable
Team player with excellent communication skills to interact successfully
Understand complexity of supply chain activities and the most appropriate distribution channels in key export markets
Ability to lead, manage and motivate staff to give of their best
Ability to build and maintain sustainable relationships at the highest levels including international clients
Strong Planning, negotiation and organizational skills
Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking
Results Orientated and Meeting Customer Expectations
Problem Solving, analytical thinking & Decision Making
