Purchasing & Order Management Specialist - Steel and Shipping

Inspire Selection

Dubai, UAE

Ref: NP314-786

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Order Management

* Open and maintain Purchase and Sales Contract files
* Capture Sales Contract in SAP R/3
* Capture Profit Estimate in SAP R/3
* Close liaison with the Trader on all relevant Contract issues

Contracts

* Create, check and issue Purchase and Sales Contracts
* Evaluate and action any amendments required or requested

Documentary Credits/Documentation

* Ensure timely Documentary Letter of Credit opening (to Supplier and from Buyer)
* Request and follow up on any Deposits / Advance Payments due
* Liaise with Banking Dept on negotiation and presentation of Letter of Credit
* Receive and forward all shipping documentation
* Manage discrepant documentation in liaison with Banking Dept

Logistics

* Follow up on production status/co-ordinate with other Macsteel offices
* Follow up on vessel nomination/approval
* Follow up/communicate vessel’s schedule re L/C requirements
* Arrange load and disport inspections
* Liaise with Buyers/other Macsteel Offices with regards vessel progress / status
* Ensure proper Marine Insurance is in place
* Advise Buyers/Macsteel offices with regards insurance requirements
* Advise Buyers of production status and shipping intentions

Administration

* Liaise with Finance Dept on Contract Finalisation
* Inform Finance Dept of any pending Claims

Supplier/Customer Liaison

* Maintain regular dialogue with Suppliers / Buyers regarding production and shipping status on existing orders

Claim Management

* Arrange surveys, samples, video’s, photos as required
* Place Mill/Supplier on notice
* Follow up on settlement; chase/issue credit notes

Requirements

* At least 3 years Operational / Logistics experience in Steel products and shipping
* Thorough knowledge of documentation flow, letters of credit (incoming & outgoing), UCP 600 and of shipping & logistics
* Thorough understanding of Incoterms 2010 and shipping terminology
* Ability to work closely with Traders, as well as Banking & Finance Depts and to communicate with colleagues
* Ability to communicate with customers at all levels
* Accuracy and attention to detail extremely important
* Thorough knowledge/previous experience of SAP R/3
* Flexibility with regards working hours so as to meet the demands of the business.

About the Company

Inspire Selection is an award winning recruitment agency, headquartered in Dubai which recruits across the Middle East region. We employ highly knowledgeable, professional consultants who are experts in connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Our reputation has been built upon our honesty, integrity and our ability to source candidates of the highest calibre right across our specialist sectors. As a result, we are recruitment partners to a wide spectrum of organisations - from leading blue chip companies to smaller, local businesses. Sectors we cover include HR, Administration, Finance & Accounting, Legal, Sales & Marketing including Digital Marketing, IT, Oil/Gas/Energy, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Higher Education.

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