Job Description
About Us
It is an exciting time to build your career at Tricon! Certified as a Great Place to Work®, Tricon has been built on a foundation of perseverance, collaboration, and entrepreneurial thinking, powered by some of the industry’s top talent.
Our culture values independence and accountability, where we empower our employees to make an impact. With 30 years in business, Tricon has become a global leader in the trading and distribution of petrochemicals, polymers, and raw materials.
Today, we are one of the largest privately held companies in Houston, the world’s second-largest chemical distributor according to ICIS and ranked #35 on Forbes’ list of Top Private Companies in America. We conduct business in over 120 countries, supported by a truly multinational workforce of 1,000 employees across 40 countries.
Our team delivers value to customers and partners through deep market expertise and integrated capabilities including logistics, risk management, financing, and market intelligence. Guided by our purpose to efficiently and sustainably connect the world with essential goods, Tricon plays a critical role in enabling global commerce while helping suppliers and customers focus on what they do best.
At Tricon, you’ll join a global organization where scale meets agility, and where your ideas, ownership, and ambition can help shape the future of international trade.
Trade Operations Specialist (Latam)
Roles & Responsibilities:
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Manage the product, documentation and payment flow to customers, suppliers, and freight providers for the physical trades of the assigned business unit.
- Maintain accurate data in ERP system as per company policy.
- Ensure the import and export customs processes of the products traded are managed efficiently.
- Look for ways to improve processes, maximize performance, and reduce costs.
- Coordinate with various departments internally to understand financial, credit, and compliance requirements related to individual trades.
- Negotiate rates with third party logistics and inspection service providers.
- Communicate shipment detail with local and international teams.
- Develop and manage relationships with key suppliers, customers, and service providers to ensure an effective execution of physical bulk and containerized trade operations.
- Coordinate the operations of Asia and United States in Latinoamerica from Mexico to Argentina
Qualifications/Skills
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Supply Chain, or related business field (required)
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (required)
- Experience working in an ERP system (preferred)
- 4+ years' experience in logistics or physical commodity movements (preferred)
- Knowledge of Incoterms, Import/Export Procedures & Documents (preferred)
- Fluent in English
