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Chua Jing Yu

Chua Jing Yu

Summary

Results-driven Steel Trader with a proven track record in high-volume international trading, specializing in the Southeast Asian market. Currently the top-performing trader at Hanwa Corporation, with USD 132 million in personal sales for FY2024. Successfully led the company’s record-breaking Batam shipbuilding deal (100,000 MT) and spearheaded the first Japanese Green Steel business in Singapore, positioning Hanwa as a key player in sustainable steel solutions. Highly experienced in cross-border negotiations, market expansion, and strategic project collaborations across APAC

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Steel Trader

Hanwa Co., Ltd.
03.2023 - Current

· Manage end-to-end steel trading operations across APAC, specializing in carbon steel, shipbuilding steel, and eco-friendly green steel solutions.

· Achieved USD 132 million in personal sales revenue in FY2024 — ranked #1 in overall sales across the regional team.

· Pioneered the first Japanese Green Steel business in Singapore, leading Hanwa’s push into sustainable materials.

· Closed a record-breaking Batam deal, selling 100,000 metric tons of shipbuilding steel to a major shipyard.

· Frequent travel across Southeast Asia to develop business partnerships and lead project collaborations with regional clients.

· Oversee credit control and account utilization, ensuring prompt customer payments and healthy cash flow.

· Maintain strong strategic relationships with major steel mills in Japan, China, Taiwan, Thailand, and South Korea.

· Negotiate large-scale contracts, optimize pricing strategies, and mitigate trading risk through market analysis.

· Drive consistent year-on-year growth by expanding client base and identifying new market opportunities.

Intelligence Research Specialist

Singapore Armed Forces
10.2018 - 10.2020


  • Served as an Intelligence Research Specialist, supporting critical information analysis, operational planning, and threat assessments.
  • Graduated as Valedictorian for the Intelligence Specialist Course, recognized for academic excellence and leadership.
  • Awarded Best Soldier of the Month for outstanding service performance and operational contributions.
  • Led a team of NSF personnel in the Operations (Ops) Branch, coordinating intelligence tasks, operational reporting, and mission support.
  • Assisted in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) activities within the Mapping Unit, providing geographic intelligence for regional emergency responses.
  • Dual-hatted as an Infantry Section Commander, leading a team of 7–9 soldiers during field operations and exercises.
  • Skilled in intelligence research, operational mapping, tactical coordination, and disaster support operations.

Education

International Business And Management - Business Management

Murdoch University
Singapore
02-2022

Skills

  • Commodity trading
  • Microsoft outlook
  • Economic forecasting
  • Operations management
  • Organizational development
  • Regional Sales Strategy
  • Sales data tracking
  • Sales strategics

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Steel Trader

Hanwa Co., Ltd.
03.2023 - Current

Intelligence Research Specialist

Singapore Armed Forces
10.2018 - 10.2020

International Business And Management - Business Management

Murdoch University
Chua Jing Yu