Operation Specialist

**Overview**

It’s an exciting time to work at Tricon - come discover why we’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work® Our business has been built on a foundation of perseverance, teamwork, and some of the industry’s top talent. Tricon’s company philosophy is rooted in a culture of independence and accountability, and we’re looking for innovative employees that are ready to help us grow in fast-paced, dynamic markets.

**About us**: Tricon is an industry leader in the global commodity trade and distribution market. In our 29+ years in business, we have grown to become one of the largest privately held companies in Houston, TX, and recognized as the world’s 2nd largest chemical distributor by ICIS. Our diverse team of more than 900 employees across 25+ offices worldwide add value to our customers and partners by providing logistic, risk management, financing, and market intelligence services. We strive to enhance international commerce through the physical movement and marketing of industrial petrochemicals, polymers, fuels, and raw materials. By providing our suppliers and customers with streamlined services, they are able to focus on their core business.

Tricon is seeking an Operations Specialist, to support of one or more Global Product Managers / traders. It has the overall responsibility for fully implementing business transactions after sales or purchases are booked by the GPM / trader.

Roles & Responsibilities:

- Works closely with the traders on all aspects of the business execution.
- Prepares purchase and sale confirmations.
- Maintains purchase and sales files.
- Tracks vessels and confirms estimated times of arrival.
- Ensures appropriate customs requirements are met.
- Obtains Letters of Credit from banks / LC team and reviews for accuracy of content.
- Prepares bank amendments and Letters of Credit.
- Opens Letters of Credit on purchase transactions.
- Maintains shipment and banking files.
- Maintains inventory system.
- Solves any problems through personal telephone contact with involved parties (brokers, suppliers, customers, shipping companies, etc.)
- Conducts in-depth negotiation and analysis of freight costs and makes recommendations and decisions on carriers, routes and modes of transportation.
- Manages outsourced activities such as freight services for both domestic and international freight to assure standards are met, proper controls are in place, regulations are followed and desired outcomes are achieved.
- Prepares logistics cost forecasts for domestic and international shipments and submits to the Upper Management.
- Controls warehouse and inventory control activities. Reviews and modifies levels as demands change.
- Coordinates inbound and outbound material transportation to ensure there are no stock outs. Prepares reports for senior management regarding material control activities.
- Provides analysis and inputs to maximize efficiency in product movements, stocking points, and production locations.

Qualifications/Skills:

- Pro-active with a high energy level and sense of urgency.
- A self-starter, able to work with minimum supervision to recognize situations with potential liability and take appropriate preventive or mitigating action.
- Possessing a high level of personal discipline, detail oriented, meticulous and focused on making accurate assessments and producing timely results.
- Possessing strong communication skills and demonstrating creative problem solving skills through relationship management.
- Languages: English as office working language.
- Effective time manager who keeps commitments and consistently meets deadlines.
- Good communicator, throughout all levels of the company, ship owners/brokers, suppliers and customers.
- Prefer Fresh graduate of University or 1-2 years' working experience

Experience/Education:
An undergraduate or above degree in international trade, maritime logistics, supply chain management or related discipline is required.

Familiarity with Incoterms.