Cargo Operator Metal/Minerals
Main Purpose:
Cargo Operators are responsible for all aspects of executing physical shipments. Responsibilities include but are not limited to
• Contract execution of physical trades as per contractually agreed terms in the safest and most cost effective way
• Close cross-internal department daily communication required to execute the contract (Finance, treasury, etc.)
• Maintain relationships with the Clients and Contractors
Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:
We expect candidates to have a full understanding of the product, logistical chain, risks involved and best practises
to deliver proper execution of the trade
- 5 years’ work experience in commodities or related field
- Fluent English
- Spanish, French, German is an advantage
- Experience in logistics, shipping
- Good communication skills
- Good coordination skills
- Capability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
Competencies
- Strong communication skills and numeral literacy are very important
- Analytical skills
- Ability to be flexible and work to deadlines and under pressure
- Accurate and efficient working style with good attention to detail to complete the daily processes
- Open Personality with energy and drive
- Organized and Diligent
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate deliveries from/ to the counterparties
- Arrange logistics (inland and sea) to execute a trade
- Manage operational costs
- Review purchase invoices and coordinate payments to Suppliers
- Prepare sales invoices
- Arrange for weighing and sampling of the product
- Arrange for quality determination of product
- Coordinate customs clearance of the cargo
- Manage stock (inventory) positions
Key Relationships and Department Overview:
- Traders
- Trade Finance Department
- Accounting Department
- Treasury Department
- Risk and VAT
