Trade Operations Specialist

5 days ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Trafigura Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Trade Support Co-ordinator to join our team in Lobito Atlantic Rail. This role will be responsible for ensuring the smooth execution of trades, effective logistics and inventory management, supporting the overall trading operations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Administrate the operational side of Service Agreement Contract between Trafigura and other party locations in Africa.
  • Organize transportation of goods from suppliers to warehouses or directly to customers, ensuring timely delivery.
  • Plan and optimize transportation routes to minimize costs and delivery times while ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Select suitable carriers or freight forwarders based on cost, efficiency, and reliability, and negotiate contracts and rates.
  • Monitor transportation and logistics expenses, identify cost-saving opportunities, and optimize logistics processes to improve efficiency.
  • Analyze logistics performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and implement process enhancements to streamline operations and enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Conduct research, perform market analysis, and provide insights to inform trading strategies.
Requirements:
  • 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.


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