Trade Operator

TRADE OPERATOR

LONDON

COMPETITIVE SALARY

My client, an International Trading Company are looking for a Trade Operator to work in the Non Ferrous department.

The role of trade operator is to administer contracts, logistics, and payments related to non-ferrous and ferrous raw materials department. The role covers a wide range of operational functions, which is extremely important to supply goods all over the globe in a timely/professional manner.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage execution/administration of Sales and Purchase Contract.
• Arrange the transportation of goods via Road, Rail, Barging and Sea Freight.
• Arrange customs clearance of good.
• Handle Bills of Lading and other commercially necessary documentation.
• Invoice relevant counterparties and control all payments by paying high attention to credit line.
• Liaise with relevant counterparties (direct or via branch offices/agents) by phone/email/letter.
• File contract/delivery evidences to track all stages of transactions ad update trading database.
• Improve workflow to reduce human error and to increase accuracy in contract administration.
• Administer currency receivables against FX contracts internally.
• Reconcile our accounting data against data provided by customers/ logistical service providers.
• Store, monitor and extract information as required from the trading and accounting systems.
• Administer the filing system and archiving (electronic and paper).
• Negotiate and produce documents for contracts based on Letter of Credit terms.
• Negotiate with logistical service providers to secure transportation at competitive price.
• Process payments to logistical providers.
• Investigate settlement queries with the Accounts Department and customers.
• Arrange warehouse stock inspections and circulate internally against the internal controls.
• Assist with system development.
• Support Ad hoc tasks when required.