Main Purpose:

Founded in 1993, Trafigura is one of the largest physical commodities trading groups in the world. Trafigura sources, stores, transports and delivers a range of raw materials (including oil and refined products and metals and minerals) to clients around the world. The trading business is supported by industrial and financial assets, including 49.6 percent owned global oil products storage and distribution company Puma Energy; global terminals, warehousing and logistics operator Impala Terminals; Trafigura's Mining Group; 50 percent owned DT Group which specialises in logistics and trading; and Galena Asset Management.

A career at Trafigura offers a gateway to working on some of the most exciting challenges of a constantly evolving world – from helping to optimise supply chains to developing infrastructure and new markets. In a culture that is founded on openness and energy, our people work as part of a multinational, globally connected team and thrive in a fast-paced environment where they can nurture and commercialise bold ideas. Everyone has a voice and is empowered to collaborate across geographies and fields to help craft our business and the wider world. We know the importance and value of diversity in our company, and we invest in attracting, developing and retaining talent from all backgrounds.

Bulk Cargo Operators are responsible for executing all aspects of physical shipments from trade execution through to trade completion. Responsibilities include but are not limited to logistics, contract administration, settlement, and risk mitigation covering Bulk shipments.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

- Written and verbal daily contact with suppliers, receivers and service providers
- Co-ordinating the shipments with our counterparties 
- Preparation, verification, and handling of all shipping documents 
- Invoicing while observing and maintaining payments terms (Holding Certificates, CAD, Letters of Credit, Bank collections, Open Account etc)
- Checking and arranging payments
- Insuring cargoes while observing incoterms
- Arranging for inspection, sampling, assaying and umpires of cargoes as per contractual terms.
- Organization and coordination of shipments through direct contact with various Trafigura offices
- Upkeep and maintenance of Trafigura’s risk capture/ operations system (Titan)
- Maintenance of multiple reports including Credit Exposure reports and Logistics reports.
 

Knowledge and Skills:

- Bachelor’s degree. 2 – 3 years’ experience in the operation of bulk cargoes and/or logistics industry preferred.
- Fluent English essential as daily contact with traders and internal departments is conducted in English.
- A second language would be welcomed.
- Strong communication skills required as daily contact with international internal departments and customers/service providers throughout varying geographical areas is needed to conduct daily operations.
- Solid analytical capabilities, including the ability to summarize complex logistical issues and detailed analysis with clarity and brevity in written or oral form.
- Accurate and efficient working style with good attention to detail to complete the daily processes

- Ability to be flexible with working hours in the event of deadlines and work well under pressure
- Open personality with energy and drive
- IT skills: Excel, Word, Outlook

Key Relationships and Department Overview:

Key Relationships:
    
- Traders
- Trade Finance and Credit Departments
- IT/ Developers 
- Weighing and Sampling Department
- Treasury Department
- Deals Desk (Risk and Market Analysis Department)

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.