Foreign Trade Specialist

Direkci Group is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Foreign Trade Specialist

Location: Abuja

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

The Foreign Trade Specialist will support the company's international trade activities, including sourcing and purchasing agricultural commodities, identifying international buyers, negotiating trade transactions, managing import/export documentation, and handling international shipping and regulatory compliance to support business growth and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and source agricultural commodities, raw materials, equipment, and other products from local and international suppliers. Identify international buyers and markets for the company's commodities and processed products. Obtain quotations, negotiate prices and commercial terms, and evaluate suppliers and buyers. Monitor commodity prices, exchange rates, and international market trends to identify profitable trade opportunities. Handle import and export transactions from order placement to shipment, customs clearance, and final delivery. Prepare, review, and maintain trade documents, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and certificates of origin. Liaise with freight forwarders, shipping lines, customs agents, banks, suppliers, and buyers. Monitor shipments, delivery schedules, freight costs, and shipment-related issues. Ensure compliance with applicable import/export laws, customs procedures, trade regulations, and product requirements, ensuring full legal compliance at all times. Handle the processing of required permits, certificates, and other regulatory documents. Maintain accurate records of trade transactions, contracts, shipments, and correspondence. Negotiate contracts, payment terms, delivery conditions, and other commercial arrangements. Build and maintain relationships with international suppliers, buyers, distributors, and business partners. Follow up on orders, payments, customer requirements, and outstanding transactions. Prepare reports on trade transactions, commodity prices, shipment status, costs, and market opportunities. Work with relevant departments to ensure smooth execution of trade transactions. Identify opportunities to expand international markets, improve profitability, and reduce trade and logistics costs. Perform other related duties as may be assigned from time to time. Qualification and Experience B.Sc. / HND in International Trade, International Business, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. 5 – 7 years of relevant experience in foreign trade, import/export, commodity trading, or international procurement.