Trade Support Co-ordinator

5 days ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Trafigura Full time
Main Purpose: Specialist who is experienced in SADC countries, to ensure the smooth execution of trades, effective logistics and inventory management, supporting the overall trading operations.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:

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 operate 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

Key Responsibilities

  • Administrate the operational side of Service Agreement Contract between Trafigura and other party locations in Africa.
  • Organizing the transportation of goods from 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 - Lobito Atlantic Rail

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