Import/export Specialist Job in Olam International

About Us

Established in 1989, Olam is today a leading global agri-business operating from seed to shelf, supplying food and industrial raw materials to over 22,000 customers worldwide. Our team of 72,0001 employees across 66 countries has built leadership positions in several of our 18 platforms, including cocoa, coffee, edible nuts, spices, rice and cotton. We source from 4.7 million farmers and their communities. We are listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) and are among the top 30 primary listed companies by market capitalization.

Olam Information Services (OISL) is a captive subsidiary of Olam International, Singapore offering IT Services & Global Business Services across its operations in 65 countries in Asia, Africa, EU & Americas. In Chennai, we currently have onboard more than 1000 highly motivated employees. Olam Digital has receivedInternational Innovation Award 2019 for Best Services and Solutions.

Olam Global Business Services (OGBS) is a captive unit that offersEnd to Endbusiness process and analytics solutions. OGBS currently offers its solutions in6 Platforms:Finance, Supply Chain, People services, Risk & Market Compliance, Big Data Analytics and Business Intelligence. At this moment, OGBS is located in City of Chennai, India and provides its services to over 20 countries. Olam GBS has received Best Shared Services in India Award 2019, by Shared Services Forum andAsias No.1 Shared Services in Process Improvement and Value Creation, 2019by Shared Services and Outsourcing Network Forum.

• Supply Chain Management Procurement, Order processing, contract management, Production, Planning & Quality, Warehousing, Stock Transfer, Import-Export documentation & Shipment tracking, Transportation, Letter of Credit.
• Procurement Process in MM Module in SAP
• Letters of credit - UCP 600 - Payment conditions, ( at sight, Back to back , Deferred / Usance )
• Imports/Exports Documentation (Sea & Air Freight)
• Process Letters of credit as per Payment conditions, ( at sight, Back to back , Deferred / Usance )
• Monitor Import Shipment Tracking and updates to Origin
• Monitor periodic reports ( Shipping Progress/Sales/Purchase / Stock Recon/ etc ) sent to origin
• Coordinate with Origin for query/resolution pertaining to shipments
• Design and track dashboards for quality, productivity and effectiveness
• Coordinate with vendor for Product readiness/ Shipment readiness

• 6-8 years of relevant experience in Procurement - Purchase Order / Purchase Requisition; Quote Co ordination; Supplier Management.
• Knowledge in Letter of Credit & Shipping Documentation.
• Working knowledge of Order Processing System in SAP compulsory
• Experience in dealing with International suppliers and Shipping line/Freight forwarders
• Ability to be flexible with job duties and scope of work and Shifts.

Olam is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.