Global Trade & Supply Chain Research Internship

Supply Chain - Global Market Analyst

Goals

• Strategy - Work with the sales team, marketing team, and project management team to provide timely global market information, trends, and price information research
• Supply chain management - Coordinate with the project team to deliver factory/supplier information and requirements to the sales/marketing team

Working Location: Remote

Job Description

1. Global Market Research

• Support the supply chain team by conducting research and analysis on global supply chain trends (especially commodities and company focus products)
• Assist in identifying the most competitive countries for selected commodities
• Research and analyze project information, including but not limited to company studies, industry analysis, potential investor identification, product information research and analysis, and other necessary research
• Conduct desk research on various business areas related to the firm's focus industries, including but not limited to the mining and resources sector as well as the industrial and engineering sector
• Conduct market and sector research on the firm's target industries, including key stakeholders, trends, and regulation, in order to identify targets for business development initiatives
• Produce documents, briefing papers, reports, and presentations
• Research new trends that can enhance the operation of the marketing and sales teams, e.g. advancements in AI for sales and marketing

2. Supply Chain Coordination with Sales Team

• Assist in responding to sales team inquiries related to supply chain
• Clarify information required by the sales team in order to develop solutions alongside the supply chain and project management teams
• Support the team with sales target research

3. Document Management

• Assist in drafting supply chain documentation as required by marketing and sales
• Update project managers on missing products not on the website via the CRM system
• Update product information on missing products that clients have requested

4. Project Management (as required)

• Coordinate tasks with the procurement team and project manager
• Assist with client inquiries for product prices, logistics costs, and documentation information/updates
• Update daily and weekly KPI figures
• Support action plans and improvements discussed in meetings

Position Requirements

• Attention to detail and a fast learner
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in teams with colleagues from diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)
• Must be able to work in Singapore Standard Time Zone

Desired Skills & Experience

• Willingness to learn, especially in related industries such as mining, construction, and power
• Work experience in a start-up, management, consulting, or sales-oriented environment is preferred but not required
• Strong customer relationship management and/or business development ability
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Good communication skills

Expected Outcomes

• Connect theory to real-world experience of international trade
• Understand the real challenges that occur before, during, and after international trade, especially when trading goods by sea
• Understand how a complete sales cycle occurs from marketing to sales to execution, using real-life examples
• Design and implement strategies as part of a team, and learn how to contribute within a company team setting as opposed to an academic one
• Learn to communicate and engage with an international, multicultural team and a diverse client base from around the world
• Strong performance during the internship may be considered for future opportunities within the company

Training

• General employer orientation (mandatory)
• Company mission/vision overview
• Staff and locations overview
• Role of the internship in overall company strategy
• Task overview and Q&A
• At least biweekly scheduled one-on-one mentor meetings
• Review of work samples
• Training videos, including several task-specific videos
• Training documents available on a shared Google folder
• Guidance on using company software/CRM
• Task documents for each business department
• Access to staff related to the intern's tasks
• Several staff available via Skype for calls and questions

Join us and be part of a multinational team!

Skills: Logistics Management, Customer Service, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain Management, Vendor Management, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, Procurement, Inventory Management, Route Planning