Foreign Trade Specialist

Foreign Trade Specialist at Direkci Group

Location

Abuja

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Summary

• The Foreign Trade Specialist will support the company's international trade activities, including sourcing and purchasing agricultural commodities, identifying international buyers, negotiating trade transactions, managing import/export documentation, and handling international shipping and regulatory compliance to support business growth and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and source agricultural commodities, raw materials, equipment, and other products from local and international suppliers.
• Identify international buyers and markets for the company's commodities and processed products.
• Obtain quotations, negotiate prices and commercial terms, and evaluate suppliers and buyers.
• Monitor commodity prices, exchange rates, and international market trends to identify profitable trade opportunities.
• Handle import and export transactions from order placement to shipment, customs clearance, and final delivery.
• Prepare, review, and maintain trade documents, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and certificates of origin.
• Liaise with freight forwarders, shipping lines, customs agents, banks, suppliers, and buyers.
• Monitor shipments, delivery schedules, freight costs, and shipment-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with applicable import/export laws, customs procedures, trade regulations, and product requirements, ensuring full legal compliance at all times.
• Handle the processing of required permits, certificates, and other regulatory documents.
• Maintain accurate records of trade transactions, contracts, shipments, and correspondence.
• Negotiate contracts, payment terms, delivery conditions, and other commercial arrangements.
• Build and maintain relationships with international suppliers, buyers, distributors, and business partners.
• Follow up on orders, payments, customer requirements, and outstanding transactions.
• Prepare reports on trade transactions, commodity prices, shipment status, costs, and market opportunities.
• Work with relevant departments to ensure smooth execution of trade transactions.
• Identify opportunities to expand international markets, improve profitability, and reduce trade and logistics costs.
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualification and Experience

• B.Sc. / HND in International Trade, International Business, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 5 – 7 years of relevant experience in foreign trade, import/export, commodity trading, or international procurement.

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.