Metals Trade Operator

Richard James Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Richard James Recruitment Specialists Ltd is seeking a Trade Operator to join their Metals trading division in Central London. The ideal candidate will manage contracts, logistics, and payments related to non-ferrous and ferrous raw materials. Key responsibilities include managing sales and purchase contracts, arranging transportation of goods, and ensuring compliance with internal policies. Candidates should have previous trading experience, strong communication skills in English, and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Experience in SAP is preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Previous related work experience in a physical trading environment, ideally metals.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Very high standard of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution/administration of Sales and Purchase Contracts.
• Arrange transportation of goods via Road, Rail, Barging, and Sea Freight.
• Invoice relevant counterparties and control all payments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

SAP experience

Education

Minimum GCSE level Mathematics and English

Tools

SAP

Job description

Our client is an international, corporate organisation, actively involved in International Trade & Development, based in Central London.

The role of the trade operator, within the Metals trading division, 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 to supply goods in Europe and system data entry in a timely/professional manner.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage execution/ administration of Sales and Purchase Contracts.
• Arrange the transportation of goods via Road, Rail Barging and Sea Freight.
• Negotiate with logistical service providers to secure transportation at competitive price.
• Arrange customs clearance of goods.
• 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/e mail/letter.
• Comply with filing policy.
• Administer currency receivables against FX contracts internally.
• Reconcile accounting data.
• Process payments to logistical providers.
• Comply with internal rules and operating policies.
• Investigate settlement queries with Accounts Department and customers.
• Arrange warehouse stock inspections and circulate internally against the internal controls.
• Assist with system development.
• Implement automation of administrative tasks where required.
• Support Ad hoc tasks when required.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous related work experience in a physical trading environment; ideally metals.
• Minimum GCSE level Mathematics & English language (overseas equivalents apply)
• Professional verbal and written communication skills in English language
• Works well under pressure whilst remaining calm and methodical.
• Prioritise own work under the general guidance of the line/department manager.
• Works on own initiative with little supervision
• Very high standard of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills and good interpersonal skills
• Flexible attitude and willingness to adapt to new requirements.
• Previous experience of working with SAP (preferred but not essential)
• Experience of working in a multicultural environment (preferred but not essential)
• Previous experience working with bulk commodities; Concentrates, Iron ore, Met coke.
• Previous experience in end-to-end concentrate operations, including but not limited to;
• Experience in provisional pricing settlement.
• Experience in Concentrate pricing models.