Battery Metals Traffic Operator

**Main Purpose** * Take responsibility on all aspects of a trade in the full lifecycle of the shipment * Coordinate between internal divisions and external counterparties **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** * Minimum 2 years apprenticeship and commercial experience (knowledge on international trade and logistics is preferred) * Good command in English, PC literacy * Ability to be flexible and work to deadlines and under pressure * Communication skill and problem-solving skill are very important * Sensitive on numbers and able to identify the profit/loss in full course of the shipment * Able to work in details while maintaining full picture of the shipment * Efficient and well-organized, able to take responsibility, performance driven **Key Responsibilities** **1\. Contract preparation** * Coordinate with contract admin to draft the contract * Coordinate internally and externally to reach agreement on the contractual clauses **2\. Manage Exposures** * Ensure the payments can be only affected against contractual documents * Prepare and book the cargo invoices * Monitor the cargo exposure on day to day basis * Ensure LCs are fully workable and LC presentation can be made timely * Other types of payments incl. T/T, DP, credit, RMB L/C * VAT forecast and collection for domestic shipments **3\. Logistics** * Logistics arrangement including bulk, container, rail, truck, barge, warehouse etc. * Coordinate to prepare the issuance of shipping documents * Screen the service provider and report incidents happened * Conduct Due Diligence check on storage locations * Ensure the business/commodity/quality are in compliance with customs and local regulations **4\. Quantity and Quality management** * Nominate surveyor and send out supervision appointments * Arrange for assay analysis and ensure the result can be reported on time * Coordinate to resolve the onsite issues on quantity and quality **5 Stock** * Identify the stock type and arrange for stock inspection per company rules * Coordinate with warehouse to reconcile the stock position * Organize stock audit if required **6\. Hedging and pricing** * Calculate the hedging quantity * Enter hedge and adjust if required * Ask for QP optionality declaration * Coordinate the pricing orders between customers and DD, collect pricing confirmations. **7\. System** * Prompt and timely update on operations system * Use system reports to control the shipment flow/accurate data entry/exposures, evaluate the common issues to save operational cost **Key Relationships**           * External counterparties, including suppliers, receivers and service providers * Internal: traders, deals desk, finance, credit, accounting, tax, legal in shanghai and other offices