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New York, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

New York, New York

New York, New York

- Performed day to day operations, including procurement, contract negotiations, logistics, operations, and p/l management, of over 1,000 high value grain shipments annually between the Americas and Asia.- Negotiated commercial contract terms from beginning to end, including contract tenders, draft contracts, amendments, and finalization with vendors, customers, and logistics providers, acting as person in charge of all inquiries, claims, and negotiations. - Inputted finalized purchase… Show more - Performed day to day operations, including procurement, contract negotiations, logistics, operations, and p/l management, of over 1,000 high value grain shipments annually between the Americas and Asia.- Negotiated commercial contract terms from beginning to end, including contract tenders, draft contracts, amendments, and finalization with vendors, customers, and logistics providers, acting as person in charge of all inquiries, claims, and negotiations. - Inputted finalized purchase and sales contract details into internal ERP systems for efficient tracking and management.- Built synergies cross functionally with trade finance, risk management, legal, and accounting teams; reported shipment positions, market prices, risk exposure, and contract review for audit purposes. - Captured $500k+ in savings through vessel swaps, laytime settlements, and economies of scale. Show less

New York, New York

- Founded Mitsui USA's first global grain team based in NY in partnership with the Senior Grain Trader. Increased soybean handling volume by 10 million tons over a 3-year period, consulting with sales team to maintain sustainable growth while overseeing 30 vendor, 3PL, and customer accounts. - Managed effective stakeholder relationships; reconciled shipping volumes with suppliers, arranged bookings with logistics providers, and delivered the appropriate shipment quantity to… Show more - Founded Mitsui USA's first global grain team based in NY in partnership with the Senior Grain Trader. Increased soybean handling volume by 10 million tons over a 3-year period, consulting with sales team to maintain sustainable growth while overseeing 30 vendor, 3PL, and customer accounts. - Managed effective stakeholder relationships; reconciled shipping volumes with suppliers, arranged bookings with logistics providers, and delivered the appropriate shipment quantity to customers.- Monitored existing credit limits with customers and vendors, alerting the sales team to potential limit breaches or overages and applying for credit renewals as needed. - Executed commodity derivatives trades through brokerage firms, reconciling trades with middle office, brokers, and counterparties to confirm accuracy and CFTC regulatory compliance. Show less

New York, New York

- Orchestrated shipments for 300,000+ metric tons of soybeans, shipped by container and bulk vessels.- Drove sales of 15,000+ tons of non-GMO soybeans per year to clients, including Kikkoman, House Foods, and Whole Foods Market, by successfully marketing non-GMO soybeans to buyers in the U.S. and Asia.- Reported weekly export data to the U.S. Department of Agriculture; ensured export compliance requirements were met by renewing annual grain export licenses and GMO… Show more - Orchestrated shipments for 300,000+ metric tons of soybeans, shipped by container and bulk vessels.- Drove sales of 15,000+ tons of non-GMO soybeans per year to clients, including Kikkoman, House Foods, and Whole Foods Market, by successfully marketing non-GMO soybeans to buyers in the U.S. and Asia.- Reported weekly export data to the U.S. Department of Agriculture; ensured export compliance requirements were met by renewing annual grain export licenses and GMO certificates.- Verified operational effectiveness of Mitsui headquarters’ entire logistical operations for soybean shipments to Japan as an agent; monitored all operational procedures. Show less

New York, New York

- Administered container shipping documentation for 200,000+ tons of soybeans per year to Asian markets.- Ensured conforming document presentation and timely payment collection by negotiating letters of credit.- Optimized shipment and accounts payables & receivables tracking via SAP/ECC database management.