Global Trade, Supply Chain & Logistics Supervisor

Overview

• The Supervisor – Global Trade, Supply Chain & Logistics is responsible for overseeing end-to-end international supply chain and logistics operations, ensuring efficient movement of goods across borders while maintaining compliance with global trade regulations. The role supervises logistics execution, trade documentation, customs coordination, freight management, and cross-functional alignment to support cost-effective, timely, and compliant global trade activities.

Key Responsibilities
Global Trade & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with international trade laws, customs regulations, sanctions, and export/import controls.
• Oversee preparation, accuracy, and submission of trade documentation commercial invoices, packing lists, BL/AWB, COO, HS codes, LC documents, etc..
• Monitor tariff classifications, duties, taxes, and trade agreements to optimize landed cost.
• Coordinate customs clearance activities with brokers and authorities in multiple jurisdictions.

Supply Chain & Logistics Operations

• Supervise international freight movements sea, air, road, rail from origin to final destination.
• Plan and monitor shipment schedules, lead times, and delivery performance.
• Oversee warehousing, inventory transfers, and distribution coordination where applicable.
• Resolve logistics disruptions, delays, damages, or compliance issues proactively.

Vendor & Partner Management

• Manage relationships with freight forwarders, shipping lines, customs brokers, warehouses, and carriers.
• Negotiate service levels, rates, and performance KPIs with logistics service providers.
• Evaluate and onboard new logistics partners as required.

Cost Control & Performance Management

• Monitor freight, customs, and logistics costs against approved budgets.
• Identify cost-reduction and process-optimization opportunities across the supply chain.
• Track and report on KPIs such as OTIF delivery, transit times, customs clearance lead time, and cost per shipment.

Team Supervision & Coordination

• Supervise logistics coordinators, trade officers, and operational staff.
• Allocate workloads, provide guidance, and ensure adherence to SOPs.
• Train team members on trade compliance, documentation, and logistics best practices.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Liaise with Procurement, Sales, Finance, Quality Control, and Legal departments.
• Support contract execution, Incoterms interpretation, and payment coordination LCs, SBLCs, escrow, etc..
• Provide operational input for supplier selection and trade route planning.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Prepare regular operational, compliance, and cost reports for management.
• Support audits, internal controls, and risk assessments related to global trade.
• Implement process improvements and digitalization initiatives within logistics operations.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Trade, Agriculture, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in agricultural commodities trading, client sourcing, or international trade development.
• Proven track record of building and managing client relationships across multiple regions.
• Strong understanding of agricultural commodity markets, trade documentation, and Incoterms.
• International negotiation and relationship-management skills
• Market analysis and strategic client development
• Knowledge of trade finance instruments and payment structure
• Strong communication and stakeholder-coordination abilities
• High level of commercial judgment and risk awareness
• Proficiency in CRM systems and client database management