Trade Execution & Operations Executive

Job Location : Houston / New Jersey

About Drip Capital
Drip Capital is a US-based fintech company revolutionizing global trade for small andmedium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With a $5T addressable market our mission is toenable SME growth by removing traditional financing barriers. We do this by offeringfast tech-enabled working capital and trade facilitation tools that empower exportersand importers in emerging markets.
Headquartered in Palo Alto with offices across India and Mexico weve supported over$7B in global trade across 10000 buyers and sellers. Backed by leading investors likeAccel Sequoia Wing VC and IFC Drip is at the forefront of transforming how globaltrade flows.

Role Overview :-
The role will coordinate with Buyers suppliers warehouses logistics providers andinternal commercial trade finance and operations teams to ensure smooth execution ofcommodity transactions.
The individual will be responsible for coordinating the financial/payment verification andphysical movement of goods from shipment release through final delivery.

What We Are Looking For:
We are looking for a hands-on operator who takes ownership of a transaction frompayment confirmation through physical delivery.
The ideal candidate will actively monitor the entire transaction identify issues earlyfollow up with all stakeholders and ensure that the right goods reach the right Buyer atthe right time and only after the required financial conditions have been satisfied.

Key Responsibilities
1. Trade Transaction Management
Manage the operational execution of commodity trading transactions.
Coordinate with Buyers suppliers warehouses freight providers and internalteams.
Maintain trackers covering payment inventory shipment documentation anddelivery.
Ensure timelines and contractual requirements are met with proactive follow-up.

2. Payment Verification & Release Control
Verify payment status before goods are released for shipment or delivery.
Coordinate with Finance/Trade Finance to confirm required payment conditionsand approvals.
Ensure no shipment is released without required payment confirmation andauthorization.
Escalate payment delays discrepancies or exceptions promptly.
Maintain records of payment confirmations and release approvals.

3. Supplier & Warehouse Coordination
Coordinate inventory quantity quality packing and shipment readiness withsuppliers and warehouses.
Coordinate loading pickup and release of commodities.
Ensure warehouse instructions are accurately executed and resolvediscrepancies.

4. Logistics & Shipment Coordination
Coordinate with freight forwarders shipping lines and other logistics providers.
Monitor shipments from origin through final delivery including ETAs and delays.
Resolve transportation documentation and delivery issues proactively.

5. Buyer Coordination & Delivery
Act as the operational point of contact for Buyers.
Coordinate delivery schedules requirements and shipment updates.
Manage final delivery and obtain proof of delivery.
Resolve shortages damages delays and other delivery discrepancies.

Required Experience:

IC