International Trader
Merand Corbett & Associates Cape Town
Key Responsibilities
- Global Sourcing & Supply Development
- Source seafood products from international origin markets
- Build and manage global supplier relationships
- Negotiate supply agreements and ensure quality and reliability
- Diversify sourcing to reduce supply risk
- International Market Development
- Develop new global customer accounts and markets
- Match international supply with market demand
- Conduct market analysis and identify growth opportunities
- Commercial Trading & Deal Execution
- Structure and negotiate buy/sell transactions
- Manage pricing, allocation, and margin performance
- Execute contracts from agreement to delivery
- Logistics & Trade Execution
- Coordinate international shipping and freight
- Manage documentation, customs, and delivery processes
- Resolve supply chain disruptions
- Trade Finance & Risk Management
- Manage payment structures (LCs, TT, collections)
- Assess credit and counterparty risk
- Monitor currency exposure and protect margins
- Compliance & Market Intelligence
- Ensure compliance with international trade regulations and customs requirements
- Monitor pricing trends, supply conditions, freight markets, and geopolitical risks
- Provide insights and recommendations to management
- 5+ years experience in international trading, sourcing, or commodity trading
- Strong knowledge of global logistics, Incoterms, and trade finance
- Experience with pricing strategy, FX exposure, and contract negotiation
- Proficiency in ERP/CRM systems and advanced Excel
- Strong commercial and negotiation skills
- Strategic and analytical thinking
- High attention to detail and execution discipline
- Strong relationship-building ability
- Resilient, adaptable, and results-driven mindset
- Ethical, professional, and culturally aware
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