Job Description

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

About the Unit

Yara is the world's largest producer of ammonia, nitrates and NPKs, offering solutions for sustainable agriculture respecting the environment. Our fertilizers and our crop nutrition programs were designed to help the sector of food production and to meet the needs of a growing world population. Our products and solutions help industry reduce emissions, improve air quality and prioritize effective operations safely.

Yara Africa & Asia (YAA) produces, sells, distributes and markets fertilizers and industrial products across Asia Pacific and Africa regions, with offices location and operational units in 20 countries. The region employs over 1800 employees and has a long history in the Asian Pacific and African markets, focusing on develop crop nutrition concepts that increase food production and create value to the growers, in particular smallholder farmers, whilst minimizing environmental impact of agricultural activities.

YAA is currently undergoing a major transformation, aimed at shifting the existing business models, generating new revenue streams and ultimately delivering profit through new Farming Solutions related activities.

Responsibilities

The Operations executive is responsible for coordinating efficient supply of Yara products to markets in Asia-Pacific region based on business plan and market developments.

• Execute order placements, daily communication with vendor, buyers, forwarder and shipping line for all cross- trade shipments.
• Handle and execute dry bulk / tanker vessel / container shipment shipping documentations.
• Draw up Sales & Purchase contracts, addendum, service agreement and/or relevance agreement.
• Credit limit risks assessment seek approval for new order.
• Set up IDD, vendor, service provider, buyer and product new creation on master data governance channel.
• Coordinate and get approval with trade finance bank on confirmation rate, discounting rate etc.
• Work closely with vendors, traders, Yara Maritime logistic and customers on shipment communication to ensure smooth operations flow.
• Purchase and sale price computation for shipments.
• Laytime settlement with Vendor, Yara Maritime Logistic and customers.
• Process stock in/out, billing, create debit/credit notes, accrue expenses for all shipments in SAP.
• Product and transport claim settlement.
• Following up on Account Receivable & Payable with Buyer/vendor and Finance Department.
• Arrange account payable to vendor, service providers and customers.
• Set up provision in SAP, commission and rebate for month end / year end closing for shipments.
• Support front office on market requirements and after sale requirements.
• Negotiation of Letter of Credit, Document Against Payment or Document Against Acceptance.
• Process order placement via email and/or vendor systems.
• Electronic filing of communications.
• Attend to other Adhoc duties, projects as and when assigned

Profile

• Strong interpersonal relationship skills.
• Able to work under time pressure.
• Diploma/ Degree in Business, Logistics or Supply Chain.
• Preferably 5 years of relevant work experience dry bulk and container knowledge.
• Knowledge in handling shipping documents and incoterms is required.
• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft office, outlook, adobe
• Fluency on written and spoken English, other languages is an asset

Additional Information

We strive to reflect the diversity in society and encourage all qualified applicants from all background to apply. We are committed to creating a work environment that fits gender equality and allows combining career progress with the needs of a family or other personal circumstances

Why us?

• Evolving tech development division of an established agricultural products and services company.
• Explore and develop digital, software, hardware products, which provide value to farmers, smallholder communities and the value chain.
• Be part of our mission to build sustainable solutions that benefit humanity and the environment.
• Full-time, permanent and freelance contract options available with competitive remuneration + benefits.
• Support for personal development, training and continuous learning.
• Commitment to using new technologies and frameworks, meetups, and knowledge sharing.

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Knowledge grows through differences
Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.