Contract preparation: Coordinate with contract admin to draft the contract; Coordinate internally and externally to reach agreement on the contractual clauses.
Manage Exposures: Ensure the payments can be only affected against contractual documents; Prepare and book the cargo invoices; Monitor the cargo exposure on day to day basis; Ensure LCs are fully workable and LC presentation can be made timely; Other types of payments incl. T/T, DP, credit, RMB L/C; VAT forecast and collection for domestic shipments. Logistics: Logistics arrangement including bulk, container, rail, truck, barge, warehouse etc.; Coordinate to prepare the issuance of shipping documents; Screen the service provider and report incidents happened; Conduct Due Diligence check on storage locations; Ensure the business/commodity/quality are in compliance with customs and local regulations. Quantity and Quality management: Nominate surveyor and send out supervision appointments; Arrange for assay analysis and ensure the result can be reported on time; Coordinate to resolve the onsite issues on quantity and quality. Stock: Identify the stock type and arrange for stock inspection per company rules; Coordinate with warehouse to reconcile the stock position; Organize stock audit if required. Hedging and pricing: Calculate the hedging quantity; Enter hedge and adjust if required; Ask for QP optionality declaration; Coordinate the pricing orders between customers and DD, collect pricing confirmations. System: Prompt and timely update on operations system; Use system reports to control the shipment flow/accurate data entry/exposures, evaluate the common issues to save operational cost.