Commercial Manager

Job Description : COMMERCIAL MANAGER SOLOMON ISLANDS Commercial Manager is a senior position with complete responsibility for day to day operations from procurement of raw material to export of finished goods. The candidate should be strong in administration, commercial operations, HR management and good in PR and networking. The candidate will coordinate and communicate with line managers to update himself on all day to day operations to identify the progress and any bottlenecks so that it can be addressed immediately to avoid commercial losses. Candidates should have working knowledge of Finance and Accounts. This involves administration, negotiation, production planning, warehousing and Logistics control. This role needs to be very fast-paced and requires candidates to be self-driven. The candidate will be reporting to the GM/DGM and seek all necessary guidance and approvals as and when required. Key Duties & Responsibilities · To build strong relationship with raw material suppliers, Vendors, Local shipping agents, Government officials. · To be a strong team player in order to liaise with technical, Finance, warehousing team of the company to ensure all activities are accomplished in line with the set schedules. · Develop plans on business growth and discuss with the GM / DGM. · Forecast the supply of raw material and develop strategies for consistent procurement of raw material. · Commercial managers develop risk assessment and pricing structures for buying the raw materials to work towards commercial efforts. Financial planning and budgeting is an important aspect. · Sound knowledge on Contract management, Purchase, sales and logistics. · To coordinate with GM/DGM on contracts and pricing of raw materials. · To keep updated information on world market commodity pricing. · Responsible for Planning and managing logistics, warehousing, transportation. · To keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs, shipment schedules. · Identify and address grievances of farmers in regard to their experience whilst supplying raw material. · Sound knowledge on sea port operations, commodity export and goods import. · To work independently and handle multiple responsibilities. · Knowledge and compliance to all laws and regulations · Supervise, Coach and provide necessary training to the employees. · Sound knowledge in preparing the export documentation. · Liaise and negotiate with oversea suppliers. · Maintain and prepare metrics, reports and various records as required by the management. · To maintain all necessary documentation required to comply with certifications and permits of the company. Skills · Proven leadership and management skills · Strong communication and interpersonal skills · Report writing · Project management · Multi-tasking · Analytical skills · Excellent numeracy skills. · Negotiation · Strong in computer operations including word, excel, power point Qualification Any discipline from the following - Masters in accounting, finance, business administration, CA. Experience 10+ Years of relevant experience and should be currently working in mid- management position and relevant experience in agro industry preferably coconut oil manufacturing.

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