What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trade Assistant position at The Gavilon Group?
Job Summary :
Provide support in handling various purchases, sales, and freight of commodities. Tasks typically include inputting transactions into system, troubleshooting concerns on various transactions and shipments, working with customers, and monitoring accounts receivable. May work on special projects as needed. Prepare reporting for trading desk. Ability to understand business and operate / maintain the business systems applications.
Essential Job Functions :
Coordinate transportation, billing, contracting, and inventory control for all assigned locations
Maintain contact with assigned customer accounts
Data entry and management of all assigned customer orders, shipments, and customer correspondence
Manage assigned customer problems with shipments
Maintain current and up to date daily invoicing and various customer / management reports
Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings and completing assignments
Associates degree in Accounting and / or equivalent professional work experience in related field required
Ability to work and interact well with others
Strong Microsoft Office Excel skills required, Access skills a plus
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work in a team environment
Strong customer service commitment
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures
Ability to maintain confidential information
Strong communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work at a very detailed level
Ability to work overtime hours as needed
1 years’ experience in a trading environment preferred, or 3 years in a business environment
Prior experience with accounts receivable or collections preferred
AGRIS and / or Oracle experience a plus
Special Demands :
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 90% of the time
Position requires operation of a computer and other standard office equipment, such as a copy machine, calculator, computer printer and phone up to 90% of the time
Frequently communicates with employees in the office and at remote locations
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