Commodities Trader

Responsibilities

• Ability to follow markets, develop daily price sheet, price material, settle with suppliers, distinguish discrepancies, and understand different varieties of materials
• Actively procure a variety of competitively priced scrap metal packages, ensuring timely delivery and continuous supply
• Produce daily price sheet illustrating pricing of various grades of material which reflects true market conditions and ability to purchase at given volumes
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with vast array of suppliers
• Cook up with customers and vendors in regards to scheduling deliveries of material
• Actively communicate with vendors about materials purchased, depicting any special/specific requirements for the package
• Develop relationships with scrap metal consumers and understand packages that can be sold including; ingot by-product packages, export packages, and foundry packages
• Learn and understand how scrap is processed for foundry use and assist leadership with developing strategies to minimize input costs and maximize margins

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Experience in financial analysis, forecasting
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and effectively multi-task priorities
• Analyze data and report on financials
• Must be able to pass a background check, drug screening, and physical

Skills

• Very detail-oriented
• Strong communications skills
• Excellent time-management skills
• Strong project management skills, teamwork, problem-solving and creativity
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to simultaneously manage several complex projects
• Problem Solving/Analytical Skills
• Acuracy and attention to detail