Experienced Export Manager with a strong background in rice milling and international trade. Skilled in overseeing end-to-end mill operations, ensuring product quality, optimizing production efficiency, and driving export growth. Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams, build global client relationships, and handle all export procedures and compliance, resulting in increased profitability and market expansion.
Operations Management: Supervising daily mill operations including procurement, processing, and packaging.
Team Leadership: Managing department heads (procurement, production, quality, logistics, etc.).
Budgeting & Cost Control: Preparing budgets, minimizing costs, and maximizing profitability.
Quality Assurance: Ensuring the rice meets internal and export quality standards.
Inventory & Supply Chain: Overseeing raw paddy and finished rice inventory and coordination with supply chain.
Strategy & Planning: Setting production goals seasons business planing and procurement.
Market Research: Identifying and analyzing target export markets and customer needs.
Client Management: Building and maintaining relationships with international buyers and agents.
Documentation & Compliance: overseeing export documentation, ensuring compliance with customs, export regulations, and certifications (e.g. phytosanitary, fumigation).
Logistics Coordination: Coordinating with freight forwarders, shipping lines, and clearing agents.
Sales & Negotiation: Quoting prices, negotiating contracts, and securing profitable deals.
Marketing & Promotion: Participating in trade fairs, online listings, and export promotions.