Main purpose
Metal Operators are responsible for all aspects of executing physical shipments from trade execution through to trade completion. Responsibilities include but are not limited to logistics, contract administration, settlement, and risk mitigation covering metal shipments.
Key responsibilities
Written and verbal daily contact with suppliers, receivers and service providers
Understanding monthly tonnage requirements and coordinating the shipments with our customers
Organization and coordination of shipments through direct contact with various Trafigura offices
Maintenance of multiple reports including Credit Exposure reports and Logistics reports and shipping lists
Timely and routine updating of inhouse IT system to reflect accurate location and status of cargo at all times
Ensuring all pricing orders from suppliers / customers are actioned, acknowledging pricing requests and sending to the deals desk for execution
Preparation, verification, and handling of all shipping documents
Checking and arranging payments
Insuring cargoes while observing incoterms
Invoicing while observing and maintaining payments terms (Holding Certificates, CAD, Letters of Credit, Bank Guarantee, Bank collections, Open Account etc) and following up for payment with customers.
Arranging for inspection, sampling, assaying and umpires of cargoes as per contractual terms
Required qualifications
BE/MBA degree in Mathematics / Statistics / Economics / Finance or a related subject. 3 – 5 years’ experience in the metal/logistics industry preferred.
IT skills: Extremely good with MS Office Suite specially Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook. Should have hands on experience of leveraging MS Excel for data gathering & reporting
Ability to analyse large datasets
Attributes for success
Fluent English essential as daily contact with traders and internal departments is conducted in English.
Robust communication skills required as daily contact with international internal departments and customers/s