Strengthening Metals Operations
Job Description
We are seeking a well-versed Senior Traffic Operator to develop into a frontline operations role within the commodity business.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
* Logistics: Vessel chartering, container shipments, rail, truck, and air transport, as well as material release in warehouse.
* Bank Contacts: Letters of Credit (L/Cs) opening, checking, requesting amendments, and negotiating documents for payment collection.
* Hedging: Calculating metal quantities and foreign currency amounts for pricing.
* Client Contact: Correspondence on material availability, documentation, invoicing, payments, client exposure control, and claim handling.
* Laboratory Contact: Providing instructions for proper supervision, assaying, and umpire duties.
* Insurance: Insuring transport and material storage risks.
* Internal Tasks: Email exchange with traders, profit and loss calculations, client exposure control, accounting, bookings, account reconciliation, monthly closing tasks, and file liquidation.
Requirements
* A sound educational background (commercial apprenticeship or bachelor).
* Minimum 5 years of work experience in a traffic role in metals in a commodity trading company.
* Excellent English skills (spoken and written), further languages advantageous.
* Current SWISS B/C Permit or EU passport holder.