Trade Support Co-ordinator

About the role

Trafigura is looking for a Trade Support Co-ordinator in Johannesburg within its Metals and Minerals Operations department. The role ensures the smooth execution of trades, effective logistics and inventory management, and supports overall trading operations.

Key responsibilities

• Administer the operational side of the Service Agreement contract between Trafigura and warehouse locations across Africa, including suppliers to warehouses or directly to customers, ensuring timely delivery.
• Plan and optimize transportation routes to minimize costs and delivery times while complying with regulations.
• Select carriers or freight forwarders based on cost, efficiency and reliability, and negotiate contracts and rates.
• Monitor transportation and logistics expenses, identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize logistics processes.
• Analyze logistics performance metrics, find areas for improvement and implement process enhancements to streamline operations and improve customer satisfaction.
• Conduct research and market analysis and provide insights that inform trading strategies.

Required profile

• 3-5 years' experience trading physical products, ideally in a leading trading house.
• Degree level (or equivalent) in engineering, economics or business.
• Comfortable communicating in English with your own team and external counterparties.
• Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure, in a fast-paced, complex and ambiguous environment.

Required skills

• Analytical and commercial mindset with a problem-solving approach.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to multitask in a high-pressure environment.
• Attention to detail, flexibility and a team-player attitude.