Leça do Balio, Matosinhos, Porto, PT
COFCO International is a global agri-business with a clear vision, strong values and a positive culture, focused on being a leader in the global grains, oilseeds and sugar supply chains. We provide the food the world needs in a responsible way. Headquartered is Geneva, Switzerland, we are ambitious, with the right structures and culture to meet the world's increasing and changing needs. With 11,000+ people in 35 countries, our global portfolio includes assets across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We trade with over 50 nations, while providing farmers unique direct access to the growing Chinese market.
Job purpose
As an Operations Execution Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading the Operations Execution Team, ensuring accurate and timely support for international commodity transactions. This role requires strong coordination skills, operational oversight, and cross-functional collaboration with global teams.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Porto Operations Execution Team, overseeing day-to-day activities and ensuring operational efficiency.
Train and mentor new team members, monitor performance, and foster continuous development within the team.
Define, implement, and track KPIs to ensure service excellence and operational accuracy.
Review and approve payment flows related to freight, goods, broker commissions, and other execution-related costs.
Act as the main point of contact for the team, supporting issue resolution and guiding decision-making on escalated matters.
Provide execution support to COFCO entities in Uruguay, USA, Brazil, Turkey, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Egypt.
Monitor operational reports to identify pending actions or gaps in support services, ensuring timely resolution.
Support and optimize key processes, including: Contract washouts; CIRCLE and CIRCLE/WO operations; Broker commission payments; Freight and goods payments; Counterparty onboarding; Completion and review of KYC documentation; Technical oils operations in Rotterdam.
Requirements
Degree in International Relations (preferable);
An experience in a similar position is required (transactional trade & administration);
English language fluent both written and spoken;
Able to work on their own initiative, under time pressure and in a methodical, detailed and accurate fashion;
Very clear and precise communicator both verbally and in writing;
Team Player possessing ability to work and integrate with other teams;
Strong interest for the commodities business with a first experience.
COFCO International is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. www.cofcointernational.com
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