Traffic Operator Metals Metals Concentrates

For a midsized commodity trading company based in Baar Zug Switzerland.

Tasks

• Liaison with forwarders and shipping agents for freight/chartering of vessels barges trucks and railcars
• Full contract administration; regular contact with customers ensuring timely delivery of the goods issuing invoices payment orders preparing B/L instructions establishing pricing confirmation
• Issuing instructions to surveyors for materials inspection survey and tallying
• Handling of commercial claims jointly with responsible traders
• Stock declarations under insurance policies and for banking purposes
• Assistance to traders during negotiations with counterparties; issuing and editing of commercial contracts and amendments
• Daily preparation of the LME pricing card for physical contracts
• Assistance in negotiation of insurance policies and terms marine and credit insurance administration
• Tracking of financial / market exposures
• Demurrage / Dispatch calculations

Requirements

Requirements

• commercial background and approx. 2 years of experience in a Traffic position (Base Metals Minerals or Concentrates)
• familiar with letters of credit and international transport documentation.
• Fluency in English and German (Spanish is an asset)
• Excellent MS office skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and handle several transactions simultaneously.