Field Specialist at Tradersofafrica.com

Locations: Lagos and Cameroon
Reports To: Sourcepro Team Lead and Lead, Field Operation Specialist

Job Overview

• The Field Specialist will primarily be responsible for monitoring and supervising products brought by suppliers (Timber/Wood) and monitor the exporting processes of such product to buyer’s destination
• Also acquisition / sourcing for potential new buyer and new suppliers.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Travel to product locations.
• Plan and coordinate the shipping activities.
• Strategise and execute sourcing from various African countries.
• Know your product (Timber/Wood/Charcoal/ Agro commodities).
• Source for new suppliers.
• Source for new Buyers.
• Provide week activities report.
• Inspect product in the forest, park or warehouse.
• Send photos and videos of product.
• Supervise movement.

Requirements

• Relevant academic qualification – minimum of a B.Sc is required.
• Must be tech savvy and ready to learn.
• Must have an international passport and ready to travel.
• Previous experience in a related field is an advantage.
• Must be willing to be away from home for a period of time.
• Must have good computing skills.
• Must be fluent in verbal and written English.
• And any other language is an advantage (French)
• Must be a bit rugged and sharp
• Hardworking, Focused and dedicated.
• Strong and energetic.