INTEL HR Consulting PLC is currently hiring a TIMBER TRADER to work for one of its clients in Douala, Cameroon with the profile below :
- Purpose : To assess the quality, quantity and market value of timber and timber products for trade, and organize the selling process of new timber ;
- Salary : Negotiable ;
- Contract Type : Unspecified duration, subject to 3 months’ renewable probation ;
- Closes : 7th February 2020.
General Skill Requirements :
- Proven trading with a minimum of 03 years’ experience in timber trading ;
- Strong business acumen ;
- The ability to work well under stress ;
- A solid understanding of financial markets ;
- Excellent analytical skills ;
- Proven knowledge of the local forestry legal and technical exportation system ;
- A mastery of the overall timber supply chain; from forest to the end customer ;
- A good understanding of international commodities trade systems.
Specific Skills :
- Distinguish types of wood qualities ;
- Distinguish different types of wood quality schemes, grading rules, and standards. See how quality differs between certain kinds of wood, such as hardwoods and softwoods.
Study prices of wood products :
Be aware of current market studies and forecasts concerning supply, demand, trade and prices of wood and related products.
Sell processed timber in a commercial environment :
Check that the sales area is in a suitable condition for customers and that the stock and materials are in a suitable condition to be sold.
Handle timber based products :
Identify the main types of timber based products to be received at your company. Stack and store timber based products safely and in compliance with company procedures.
Handle timber :
Identify the main types of timber to be received in our company. Stack and store timber safely and in compliance with company procedures.
Process returned timber products :
- Confirm the type, quantity, and condition of the goods being returned ;
- Ask the client for the reason why the goods are being returned ;
- Provide all relevant details and update the stock control system ;
- Inspect returned goods to confirm the reason for returning the goods ;
- Take the goods to the correct location, and ensure they are kept separately from normal stock.
Negotiate price :
- Arrange an agreement on price of products or services provided or offered ;
- Carry out purchasing operations in the timber business ;
- Carry out purchasing operations within the scope of personal responsibility and with due regard to production efficiency and business objectives.
Manage timber stocks :
- Inspect the stock to find out how much is left ;
- Identify any damaged, faulty, or out of date items and move them to the appropriate location ;
- Follow stock rotation methods to ensure stock is used effectively ;
- Handle goods using safe and approved handling methods.
Manage timber orders :
- Ensure that goods are in stock and accessible so that they can be dispatched ;
- Identify any special loading or transportation requirements relating to the assembly of orders ;
- Check and confirm any requirements to maintain the condition of the goods while the order is being assembled ;
- Assemble the orders with the correct type and quantity of goods ;
- Label orders following organizational procedures.
Language (s) : Written and spoken English and French.
How to Apply :
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