Job Description
Operations Officer
Job Overview:
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Operations Officer to join our team and support day-to-day business activities across global markets. This role requires effective coordination between buyers, sellers, freight companies, and government organizations to ensure smooth execution of trading operations and project deliverables. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and the drive to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. Operating on Eastern Standard Time (EST), the Operations Officer will also be responsible for maintaining professional relationships, managing documentation, and identifying new opportunities within the food sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate among the parties involved in trading activities (Buyer, Seller, Freight companies).
- Preparing, Organizing & maintaining records
- Liase with the suppliers and logistics partners for timely loading, deliveries, and documentation.
- Liase with government organizations to register the Client for tenders, including research on potential opportunities for the Client, and compiling and reviewing documents for tender submission.
- Act as Point Person for the Client and vendors and service providers to ensure seamless execution of projects and contracts.
- Maintain customer service protocol on corresponding and communicating with vendors, clients, and service providers to establish Client’s good standing and uphold professional reputation.
- Research opportunities in food spheres in current and future markets
Qualifications:
- Willingness and ability to work on Eastern Standard Time (EST)
- Proven experience in operations, logistics, or supply chain coordination
- Strong organizational and time management skills with keen attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English, both written and verbal
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with project or logistics management tools
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability
- Familiarity with government tender processes and market research is an added advantage
Interested candidates please email your resumes to [email protected] and state the job role you are applying for as the subject.
No: 1B, Dharmaraja Mawatha, Off Alfred House Avenue, Colombo-03.
Contact: +94 070 755 4003
