Operations Specialist (Fertilizer Trading Houston)

Job Summary


We are searching for a detail-oriented and proactive individual who can manage and execute end-to-end trade operations for our Fertilizer Trading team. The operations specialist should feel comfortable communicating with internal and external partners to manage a variety of tasks, such as sales/system data management, shipping documents preparation, and logistics scheduling. The ideal candidate is a natural coordinator, bilingual in English & Korean, and with a strong sense of ownership.

Job Description

• Key Responsibilities:
• - Shipping documentation handling: upon receipt of shipping notices and documents from shipper and/or freight forwarder cross check against purchase orders in the system and work on revision as needed
• - Payment process: processing of various types of payments such as imported merchandise, freight, inland trucking, duty to US Custom and other direct costs.
• - Folder/Journal management: all transactions and payment related documents for all shipments must be timely filed and managed.
• - Managing activities related to trading between different regions and/or countries.
• - Logistics coordination for smooth operation matching up purchases with sales
• - Communication with customers and follow up on request accordingly
• - Purchase/Sales data input to ERP(SAP) system
• - Credit management for customers
• - Custom clearance preparation: submission of shipping documents to custom broker for correction and timely entry filing. Harmonized tariff schedules must be checked and verified with custom broker and other resources as well as other information that goes on duty entries.
• - Perform all other functions requested that are within the scope of this job as deemed necessary or appropriate by manager.
• - Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• - Strong and clear communication skills, both written and verbal
• - Bilingual in English & Korean(conversational)
• - High attention to detail and accuracy in handling data and documents
• - Sense of ownership and accountability in managing responsibilities
• - Prior experience in commodities, trading, logistics, or similar operational roles
• - Familiarity with trading systems and ERP software is a plus
• - Organized, reliable, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

What's On Offer

Apply online or feel free to contact us directly for more information about the opportunity. Due to the high volume of applicant, we regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.