operations support analyst - metals & minerals

As an Operations Support Analyst - Metals & Minerals in Trafigura you will be responsible to support the team in the end-to-end execution of physical shipments (bulk, containers, trucks and rail). In this role, you will be responsible for several standard operational and reporting tasks intrinsically linked to the execution of purchase and sales refined metals & minerals contracts.

Our Cargo Operators are passionate about logistics and supply chain, exceptional problem solvers who are able to think analytically even under pressure, self-driven and energetic professionals able to adapt to ever-changing conditions with their great organization skills and attention to detail.

In order to become part of the team, you must be focused, organized and detail oriented.

Good communications and excel skills at all levels are fundamental.Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:

• Executing the tasks in the system based on standard operating process and/or instructions from operators in a timely and accurate manner
• Ensuring that the turnaround time for document presentation and task deadlines is maintained
• Preparation of insurance certificates based on inputs from operations
• Issue timely & accurate sales invoices based on request from operations
• Follow ups with warehouses/counterparties for required documentation
• Timely and accurate report out as per agreed frequency (daily, weekly, fortnightly, monthly)
• Calculation of counterparty exposure basis agreed contractual terms
• Determine opportunities to improve and automate processes and functions
• Entering of weights and quality related data in the system

What we are looking for:

• Strong interest in the commodities sector
• Work experience in a related sector will be considered a plus
• University Degree (or on course to complete degree) with 2:1 (hons) equivalent preferably from a STEM discipline
• IT skills: Familiar with MS Office Suite specially Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook. Hands on experience of leveraging MS Excel for data gathering & reporting
• Ability to analyse large datasets
• Flair for identifying process improvement opportunities and executing them
• An analytical mind and inclination for problem-solving
• Fluent in English (written and verbal)
• Quick learner and comfortable operating in a fast paced environment
• Good communication skills
• Structured and organized
• Good attention to detail, contentious & precise
• Ability to be flexible and work to deadlines and under pressure
• Team player
• Driven and self-motivated

Key Relationships and Department Overview:

Department Overview

The Cargo Operations department is a global team of dynamic and energetic professionals working across different locations and assuring that all trades related to our Metals and Minerals division are properly executed.

Reporting Structure

Directly to Team Leader of Cargo Operations team in Athens office