Trade Support Co-ordinator

Main Purpose

To ensure the smooth execution of trades, effective logistics and inventory management, supporting the overall trading operations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• •Strong communicator comfortable liaising in English with own team and external counterparties.
• •3-5 years’ experience trading physical products (ideally in a leading trading house)
• •Analytical and commercial mindset.
• •An analytical mind and inclination for problem-solving
• •Quick learner and can operating in a fast paced environment
• •Manages complexity & ambiguity
• •Can demonstrate resiliency
• •Excellent communication skills
• •Structured and organized
• •Good attention to detail
• •Ability to be flexible and work to deadlines and under pressure
• •Team player
• •Driven and self-motivated
• •Degree level (or equivalent) in engineering, economic or business qualification.
• •Excellent communication skills and the ability to multitask in a high pressure environment

Key Responsibilities

Strong communicator comfortable liaising in English with own team and external counterparties.

• •3-5 years’ experience trading physical products (ideally in a leading trading house)
• •Analytical and commercial mindset.
• •An analytical mind and inclination for problem-solving
• •Quick learner and can operating in a fast paced environment
• •Manages complexity & ambiguity
• •Can demonstrate resiliency
• •Excellent communication skills
• •Structured and organized
• •Good attention to detail
• •Ability to be flexible and work to deadlines and under pressure
• •Team player
• •Driven and self-motivated
• •Degree level (or equivalent) in engineering, economic or business qualification.
• •Excellent communication skills and the ability to multitask in a high pressure environment

Key Responsibilities

• •Administrate the operational side of Service Agreement Contract between Trafigura and Warehouses locations in Africa
• •suppliers to warehouses or directly to customers, ensuring timely delivery.
• •Planning and optimizing transportation routes to minimize costs and delivery times while ensuring compliance with regulations.
• •Selecting the appropriate carriers or freight forwarders based on cost, efficiency, and reliability, and negotiating contracts and rates.
• •Monitoring transportation and logistics expenses, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and optimizing logistics processes to improve efficiency.
• •Analyzing logistics performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing process enhancements to streamline operations and enhance customer satisfaction.
• •Conducts research, performs market analysis, and provides insights to inform trading strategies

Key Relationships

- Trading Team

- Cargo Operators

- Quality and Technical team

- Service Providers

Department

Metals and Minerals Operations