Head of Export & Operations_Expatriate Candidate (For a Cooking Oil Group of Companies)

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end setup and execution of Trading’s UCO export
operations from Myanmar
Identify, qualify, and onboard local collectors, aggregators, restaurants, food manufacturers, and intermediaries
Establish commercial relationships with international UCO buyers (biodiesel, HVO, SAF markets)
Design and implement UCO collection, storage, pre-treatment, and loading processes
Establish quality standards in line with international buyer requirements (FFA, MIU, moisture, contaminants, traceability, etc.)
Oversee sampling, testing, documentation, and cargo approval prior to export
Ensure full compliance with local Myanmar regulations, export requirements, and customs procedures
Manage sustainability certifications and traceability systems (e.g. ISCC, ISCC EU, ISCC Plus or equivalent)
Implement supplier onboarding, audit, and compliance procedures
Coordinate with freight forwarders, surveyors, inspectors, and shipping lines
Manage export documentation, including COAs, sustainability documents, and contracts
Build, train, and lead a local UCO operations team in Myanmar
Provide regular reporting on volumes, margins, risks, and growth opportunities

Requirements & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Agriculture, or related
field preferred
Minimum 5–10 years of direct experience in the Used Cooking Oil (UCO) industry
Proven track record in UCO sourcing, aggregation, processing, or export trading
Strong understanding of international UCO quality specs, buyer requirements, and sustainability standards
Deep knowledge of UCO quality parameters, testing, and logistics
Familiarity with ISCC or equivalent sustainability certification systems
Expatriate professional willing to be hands-on and operational, not just strategic
Fluency in English required; additional regional language skills are a plus
Based in Myanmar, with frequent travel within the country
Occasional international travel for buyer meetings and audit
Interested expatriate are welcome to apply

Other Information

If you are interested in this job, please email your resume to apply@achievecareermyanmar.com or call 09409817788 for other information.

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