Assistant Trade Manager

Dubai, UAE

Ref: HP647-1172

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Our client, one of the world's leading building materials producers is seeking to recruit an Assistant Trade manager to join their team in Dubai.

Responsibilities:

Assisting to Trade Manager for Procurement, Trading and Co-ordination of seaborne dry-bulk materials (cement and other cement materials).
Liaising with suppliers and customers to record consumption, deliveries and forecasts.
Working with the shipping team, documentation team, and suppliers to secure logistics and vessels for deliveries.
Invoicing and reconciling any related operational issues
Finding new business opportunities
Researching and processing customs & trade data.
Involvement in projections of trade flows to trade manager

Requirements

The successful candidate should have the following skills and qualifications:

University degree, preferably in logistics, business management or a related field with a reputable university
Knowledge / experience in Commodity Trading Business, International Trade, Cement Industry or Logistics field will be an asset.
Excellent command of English language and any other foreign language will be an added advantage.
Self-motivated professional, team-player, excellent communication
Proven track record of being dynamic, goal oriented, highly flexible and hardworking
Able to handle stress with full dedication to work in a challenging, multinational, complex and fast-paced environment
Strong customer focus (internal and external)
Willingness for extensive overseas travel and international mobility
Strong analytical skills
Good PC skills; Proficiency with Microsoft Office software – Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Good negotiation and presentation skills
A hardworking team player with corporate professionalism and the ability and enthusiasm to work long and flexible hours

About the Company

We lead in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions and services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work.

ManpowerGroup powers the success of many of the world's most dynamic organizations. We deliver innovative workforce solutions that enhance competitiveness, increase efficiency and spur productivity. Combining global reach with local expertise - 3600 offices in over 80 countries - we know the changing world of work and bring a deep understanding of the companies we work for and the industries we service.

ManpowerGroup entered the Middle East in December 2007 after acquiring local company Clarendon Parker, thus bringing 15 years in-depth local knowledge combined with a global footprint and industry shaping expertise and thought leadership. Manpower Middle East supports clients in the Middle East and North Africa regions. Our business is aligned to key skill specializations to ensure our clients requirements are met by expert and knowledgeable consultants that understand your industry and role requirement.

Our consultants are experts in finding the right talent across all industries in a broad-range of occupations including: