Trading/Project Manager - Chemical Distribution

About Milkyway Group

Founded in 1998 and publicly listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, Milkyway Supply Chain Group is a leading global provider in integrated chemical logistics and supply chain innovation. Headquartered in China with a strong presence across Asia Pacific, the United States and Europe, our team of more than 4,000 professionals drives annual revenues of over CNY 13 billion by delivering end-to-end solutions in global forwarding, tank and tanker services, project and chartering, regional transportation, warehousing, chemical distribution, and environmental protection. Backed by cutting-edge technologies, patented platforms, and advanced safety management systems, we strive to expand our international footprint and set new benchmarks for the industry.

At Milkyway, our success is built on our people. While we are trusted partners to many Fortune Global 500 companies, what truly sets us apart is the talent, dedication and innovation of our team. We believe in empowering every individual to make an impact by fostering a culture where bold ideas are welcomed, collaboration thrives, and professional growth is part of every career journey.

Joining Milkyway means more than just a job --- it's the opportunity to grow with a global industry leader, shape the future of chemical logistics, and build a career you can be proud of.

Learn more at https://www.mwclg.com/en

Key Responsibilities

1. Procurement Planning & Execution

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• Familiar with procurement and supplier management processes; able to operate independently, with a basic ability to forecast raw material price trends, and a strong sense of cost awareness and value analysis.
• Develop chemical procurement plans based on the company's production/sales needs, inventory levels, and market price trends, specifying purchase volumes, timing, and budget allocation;
• Execute the full procurement order process, track supplier delivery progress, and ensure materials arrive on time, to specification, and cost-effectively;
• Establish and maintain procurement records and supplier ledgers to support supplier tiering and management.

2. Logistics & Inventory Management

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• Coordinate sea freight, land transport, tank containers and other transport modes, arrange delivery, unloading, and on-site transport handover to ensure materials arrive safely and on time;
• Work closely with the warehousing/tank farm team to optimize inventory structure, control safety stock and inventory turnover days, and reduce slow-moving inventory and capital tie-up;
• Follow up on import/export customs clearance, documentation (bills of lading, invoices, certificates of origin, etc.) and compliance procedures to ensure compliance with relevant regulations in Singapore and Southeast Asia.

3. Customer Communication & Quality Control

• Make preliminary assessments and follow-ups on product quality issues, coordinate with the quality team to complete inspections and explanations, and liaise with customers to facilitate cargo acceptance;
• Act as the communication and coordination point among procurement, logistics, warehousing, sales, and quality departments, ensuring timely information flow and quick closure of issues;
• Handle exceptions during delivery (delays, losses, quality disputes, etc.), escalating and tracking resolution promptly.

4. Cost Control & Commercial Negotiation

• Collect and analyze raw material prices, freight rates, and market supply-demand changes to provide data support for procurement strategy adjustments;
• Continuously optimize procurement costs and improve procurement efficiency through negotiation, price comparison, and consolidated purchasing;
• Adjust procurement timing and strategy promptly in response to market price fluctuations, controlling procurement and logistics cost risks.

Qualifications

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1. Bachelor's degree or above in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering, International Trade, or a related field;
2. 5+ years of experience in chemical procurement; candidates with integrated procurement-sales (trading) experience and import/export trade experience are preferred;
3. Strong team spirit and customer service orientation, proactive attitude; good commercial negotiation and communication/coordination skills, skilled at building and maintaining good relationships with suppliers;
4. Strong data processing and information management skills, meticulous and detail-oriented, with good planning, execution, and learning ability;
5. Willing to travel occasionally within Southeast Asia (e.g., Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia).