INTEL HR Consulting PLC is currently hiring a TIMBER TRADER to work for one of its clients in Douala, Cameroon with the profile below:

Purpose: To assess the quality, quantity and market value of timber and timber products for trade, and organize the selling process of new timber.

Salary: Negotiable

Contract Type: Unspecified duration, subject to 3 months' renewable probation.

Opens: 27th January 2020

Closed: 7th February 2020

 General Skill Requirements:

• Proven trading with a minimum of 03 years' experience in timber trading.
• Strong business acumen.
• The ability to work well under stress.
• A solid understanding of financial markets.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Proven knowledge of the local forestry legal and technical exportation system.
• A mastery of the overall timber supply chain; from forest to the end customer.
• A good understanding of international commodities trade systems.

Specific Skills:

Distinguish types of wood qualities

• Distinguish different types of wood quality schemes, grading rules, and standards. See how quality differs between certain kinds of wood, such as hardwoods and softwoods.

Study prices of wood products

• Be aware of current market studies and forecasts concerning supply, demand, trade and prices of wood and related products.  

Sell ​​processed timber in a commercial environment

• Check that the sales area is in a suitable condition for customers and that the stock and materials are in a suitable condition to be sold.

Handle timber based products

• Identify the main types of timber based products to be received at your company. Stack and store timber based products safely and in compliance with company procedures.

Handle timber

• Identify the main types of timber to be received in our company. Stack and store timber safely and in compliance with company procedures.

Process returned timber products

• Confirm the type, quantity, and condition of the goods being returned.
• Ask the client for the reason why the goods are being returned.
• Provide all relevant details and update the stock control system.
• Inspect returned goods to confirm the reason for returning the goods.
• Take the goods to the correct location, and ensure they are kept separately from normal stock.

Negotiate price

• Arrange an agreement on price of products or services provided or offered.
• Carry out purchasing operations in the timber business
• Carry out purchasing operations within the scope of personal responsibility and with due regard to production efficiency and business objectives.

Manage timber stocks

• Inspect the stock to find out how much is left.
• Identify any damaged, faulty, or out of date items and move them to the appropriate location.
• Follow stock rotation methods to ensure stock is used effectively.
• Handle goods using safe and approved handling methods.

Manage timber orders

• Ensure that goods are in stock and accessible so that they can be dispatched.
• Identify any special loading or transportation requirements relating to the assembly of orders.
• Check and confirm any requirements to maintain the condition of the goods while the order is being assembled.
• Assemble the orders with the correct type and quantity of goods.
• Label orders following organizational procedures.

Language (s): Written and spoken English and French.

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NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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