Manager, commercial

Peakward Bangladesh Limited

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor/Honors, Masters
• Bachelor or master’s degree in business administration, Commerce, or a related field. An MBA is preferred.

Experience

• At least 8 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):
• Trading or Export/Import, Shipping, Cement Industry

Additional Requirements

• Age at least 32 years
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a similar commercial role preferably within the bulk commodities industry, Group of Companies, Trading Organization.
• Extensive expertise in drafting and executing international purchase and sale contracts.
• Strong knowledge of trade operations, LC, and shipping & operations.
• Proven track record in managing commercial documents and processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in English, both spoken and written.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities & Context

Peakward Enterprises (Holdings) Limited is a reputable and reliable supplier of dry bulk commodities with a strong presence in Bangladesh for over 34 years. Headquartered in Hong Kong, our group has offices in eight countries across two continents and handles a wide range of bulk commodities, including clinker, limestone, slag, Gypsum and fertilizers.

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced individual to oversee our Commercial Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing commercial functions, monitoring all trade operations, LC, shipping & operations, maintaining relationships with banks, stakeholders, and the Head Office. The role also involves ensuring smooth communications with international and local clients as well as internal business correspondence.

Major Job Responsibilities:·     

• Manage the issuance of all PIs, draft and transmit LC reviews according to PIs, monitor and follow up on LC opening status, amendments, and corrections. Scrutinize all commercial documents as per LC terms, share them with clients in a timely manner, ensure proper record-keeping, follow up on duty processing with clients, and liaise with the head office in HK for payment/acceptance information. Additionally, follow up with clients for LC payments and handle sales/purchase contracts in accordance with agreed business terms and conditions.
• Coordinate with shipping team on BL issues and LOI follow-up, prepare draft LOI and review non-negotiable BLs and shipping documents, Review non-negotiable BLs and other docs as per LC terms, Follow-up with buyer/marketing team/Shipping Agent/C&F Agent for timely duty payments, Coordinate with Shipping Agent/C&F Agent for "Direct Delivery Permission" from customs and port traffic manager, Liaise with Buyer/LC opening Bank for acceptance of LC docs and timely payment.
• Regularly maintain LC registers and all commercial documents folders in MS SharePoint (client & vessel basis) within the internal domain. Preserve relevant policy documents, customer interactions, and delivery acknowledgment documents. Responsible for prepare & submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the management / Superior for necessary action.
• Adapt and upgrade business processes regarding commercial matters such as LC collection, payment collection, and all kinds of commercial documents.
• Initiate and execute proper business communication with all stakeholders and the head office.
• Liaise with sales and operations teams to escalate and resolve commercial matters effectively.

Compensation & Other Benefits

• T/A, Mobile bill, Tour allowance, Medical allowance, Performance bonus, Provident fund, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance
• Lunch Facilities: Partially Subsidize
• Salary Review: Yearly
• Festival Bonus: 2

Workplace

Work at office

Employment Status

Full Time

Job Location

Dhaka

Read Before Apply

Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume to Email, please include "Manager, Commercial" in the subject line of your email. Peakward Enterprises (Holdings) Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Apply Procedure

Email your CV

Send your CV to the given email ahmed.hasan@peakward.com