Job Title: Export Manager
Organisation: Fluna
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Fluna is a Pan-African company, and our services are tailored to meet the needs of businesses operating throughout the African market. We underwrite transactions 12x faster than traditional commercial banks and automate financial data reporting in order to mitigate risks. We support mid-market exporters in Africa with much-needed working capital to satisfy demand from buyers in the United States and Europe. We have onboarded 100+ exporters and deployed $20m+ in trade finance over the last 24 months.
Job Summary: We are looking for an experienced export manager to join our team to oversee the export of commodities in Uganda. Ensuring the delivery of quality products to buyers and maintaining good relationships with all stakeholders in the supply chain.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with local East African suppliers of various agricultural commodities such as fresh fruits and vegetables, dried spices, nuts and seeds
- Supervise and manage export operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies
- Participate in the supplier sourcing by ensuring suppliers are well aware of guidelines and rules to respect
- Coordinate with operational teams, partners and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth logistics operations.
- Monitor and track the progress of declarations and documentation ensuring that all necessary documents are in order and submitted promptly.
- Establishing and managing relationships with freight carriers and other service providers to ensure smooth operations
- Ensuring product quality and being aware of global trade standards and payment requirements
- Generate reports and insights to measure export performance, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Degree in Business, Administration or any other related field
- At least four years of relevant experience as a commodities exporter
- Background and experience in logistics, distribution and supply chain management
- Good knowledge of all local rules and regulations regarding the export of goods
- Positive, enthusiastic, and a self-starter who embraces responsibility and can manage their own time
- Target driven to ensure customers receive fast resolution while maintaining high-quality service delivery
- Creative and innovative problem solver
- Experience in a start-up environment is preferred
Desired:
- You’re excited about technology and the future, and you’re looking for a place to learn and grow.
- You care a lot about detail and pride yourself on impeccable execution.
- You can collect and analyze lots of data and feed in just the right amount of intuition to make sound decisions.
- You are comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a start-up mentality, where adaptability and a willingness to take on new challenges are essential.
- You love to speak up and ask questions to seek clarity.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their updated resumes to: [email protected]
Deadline: 9th April 2024
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