Director, International Trade

February 16

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Odyssey is a platform dedicated to fostering positive social change through shared perspectives and meaningful conversations. It invites users to engage in discussions on a wide range of topics, including lifestyle, health and wellness, entertainment, politics, and activism. By encouraging participation and community interaction, Odyssey aims to empower individuals and create a collaborative environment for personal and social growth.

Millennials • Technology • Social Media • publisher • platform

11 - 50 employees

Founded 2009

📱 Media

🌍 Social Impact

🧘 Wellness

📋 Description

• Manage and coordinate the movement of goods across international borders • Ensure compliance with all relevant international and local country trade regulations including customs laws, tariffs, and documentation requirements • Establish her/himself as a trusted advisor to clients for all matters relating to international trade, procurement and procurement finance • Lead deal discussions with clients to negotiate optimal terms to balance risks and returns and safeguard organisational interests at all stages • Draft and negotiate robust error-free documentation that avoids delays and risks • Coordinate with own and client banks as required to negotiate right mechanisms for payment security • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with freight forwarders, and customs brokers to streamline processes • Plan and coordinate logistics for international shipments, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution • Manage and enforce contract terms handling variations, claims and resolving disputes • Identify and mitigate risks related to international trade, including payment risk, risk of delays, regulatory changes, and supply chain disruptions • Analyze costs associated with import and export operations, develop budgets, and identify areas for cost reduction • Regularly analyze trade data and trends to inform strategic decisions • Work closely with internal teams, including sales, finance, and logistics, to ensure streamlined operations

🎯 Requirements

• Proven expertise in all aspects of international trade and import/export operations • At least 10 years of relevant experience, with significant leadership responsibilities in a similar role • A degree in international trade, supply chain, procurement, finance, trade laws or a related field • Excellence in structuring, negotiating complex trade deals • Solid techno-commercial experience of trade terms, financial instruments, compliance requirements and legal drafting and contract management • Hands-on, leading the team from the front approach • Attention to detail • Preferably, experience in solar industry • Preferably, experience of transactions in Africa and India, our biggest markets