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Longulf Trading India

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2 Longulf Trading India Jobs

Paper Sourcing Specialist

Longulf Trading (India) Pvt Ltd

5.0

based on 1 Review

4-9 years

Mumbai

1 vacancy

Paper Sourcing Specialist

Longulf Trading India

posted 3+ weeks ago

Job Role Insights

Key skills for the job

Logistics Information Technology Packaging MS Office Risk Management Market Intelligence

+ 3 more

Job Description

To develop and drive forward Longulf s paper trading operation (Corrugated / Fluting / Kraft / Newsprint / Woodfree / A4 copy etc..). To lead the Division to the agreed objectives in the business plan and enshrined in our mission statement.
The Trading Division is the commercial heart of Longulf Trading. The Division maintains a database of suppliers, customers and products. The jobholder is responsible for managing and updating this valuable tool.
The jobholder has a defined brief with specific performance targets identified in the annual Paper Trading plan. Additionally, the Division must be flexible in responding to business development opportunities.
The jobholder is responsible for managing trading contracts from initial contact to conclusion. They report to the Director of Sales in the first instance who is the first reference point in risk analysis. The jobholder has overall responsibility for every commercial aspect of the trading relationship. A proactive attitude is paramount, taking custody of the product as close to the point of production as is commercially practical. This will require frequent visits to mills, forwarders, port facilities and the customer base: stockists and manufacturing end users - all the key contributors in the physical chain from origin to consumption.
The emphasis is on teamwork. The jobholder must work closely with their designated operations support staff. Importance should be placed upon a close working relationship with Logistics, Docs and Accounts, ensuring a two-way flow of information, The Trader should take an active role in the Division s risk management procedure.
Whilst the main focus is to develop Sourcing of Paper for various African and Middle eastern markets , the company may ask the trader to get involved and learn about other packaging raw materials company trades in such as Metal and Plastics.

Key deliverables (Essential duties and responsibilities)

To source Paper from India / China / Middle East / Europe
To receive, process and respond rapidly and positively to Group customers / regional offices requests for quotations for goods to maximize Longulf s opportunities to win business.

To generate third party

To manage contracts through shipment and final outturn to ensure that Longulf s obligations are fulfilled.

To inform and advise the line manager and other trading department members of opportunities to ensure that the Division s strategy and forecasts are achieved.

To liaise closely with regional offices. logistics, accounts and docs to ensure that they are clear upon what is required of them and that concerned parties work as a team to achieve the company s overall

To acquire knowledge and expertise in relevant geographies and products enabling Longulf to offer informed and timely market intelligence.

To visit and build relations with suppliers and customers to reinforce Longulf s reputation in the market and to maintain high standards of supply and service to customers.
To seek out and analyse potential suppliers and customers with the express purpose of establishing sustained commitments on both sides.
To commit accurate and relevant intelligence to the Division s trading library and indexes. To participate in the Divisions continuous education and upgrading of information technology
To ensure each member of the Division fulfils their commercial potential. To take an active interest in promoting their career development.

Requirements:

Minimum 4 years prior experience in sourcing of Paper from either India or overseas markets.
Good knowledge of Incoterms / shipping procedure and documentation
Keen to learn and take responsibility as and when required.
Able to work on his/her own initiative
Knowledge of Microsoft office (work / excel / power point)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong business work ethic. Persistent.
Reliable and flexible- a genuine team player
Results focused.
Relishes the challenge of forging new activity.