Non-Ferrous Metal Traffic Ops - Shanghai

Key Responsibilities

Trade Execution & Documentation

• Oversee end-to-end execution of physical base metals contracts, including copper, zinc, lead, nickel, and aluminium
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sales contracts in accordance with internal templates and trader instructions
• Prepare, coordinate, and manage complete shipping document sets (e.g. bills of lading, certificates of origin, weight and assay certificates, packing lists, commercial invoices)
• Ensure timely and accurate invoicing aligned with contract pricing terms, including provisional and final settlements

Letter of Credit & Banking Operations

• Manage the full lifecycle of letters of credit, from advising on LC terms during contract negotiations to reviewing amendments, preparing compliant document presentations, and resolving discrepancies
• Liaise closely with banks to ensure documentary presentations comply strictly with UCP 600 and ISBP standards
• Handle alternative payment instruments, including documentary collections (D/P, D/A), bank guarantees, and standby letters of credit

Logistics & Shipping Management

• Coordinate ocean freight, inland transport, and warehousing with shipowners, freight forwarders, port agents, and logistics providers
• Track vessel nominations, monitor laytime, and calculate demurrage and dispatch where applicable
• Apply and manage relevant Incoterms (e.g. CIF, CFR, FOB, DAP), ensuring proper allocation of costs, risks, and responsibilities
• Monitor cargo movements end to end, proactively escalating delays or operational issues to traders and counterparties

Insurance & Risk Management

• Arrange marine cargo insurance in line with contractual requirements and applicable Incoterms, including Institute Cargo Clauses (A/B/C)
• Manage and follow up on insurance claims related to loss, damage, or shortage
• Stay informed on sanctions, export controls, and trade compliance regulations applicable to the metals business

Internal Coordination & Reporting

• Work closely with trading, finance, credit, and legal teams to ensure smooth trade execution
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date trade records within the company's CTRM system
• Produce regular reports on open contracts, shipments in transit, and outstanding documentation

Required Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years' experience in a traffic or trade operations role within a commodity trading house, mining company, or metals merchant
• Strong operational knowledge of base metals trading (copper, zinc, nickel, lead, aluminium) is highly preferred
• Solid understanding of Incoterms® 2020 and their practical application in physical commodity transactions
• Proven experience handling letters of credit, including issuance, amendments, compliant document presentation, and discrepancy resolution under UCP 600
• Working knowledge of marine cargo insurance, claims processes, and Institute Cargo Clauses
• Experience managing invoicing processes, including provisional invoices, final invoices, and pricing adjustments
• Excellent written and spoken Mandarin and English, with the ability to draft contracts and communicate effectively with international counterparties
• Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Business, Logistics, or a related discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with CTRM systems such as Fusion, Brady, Aspect, or equivalent platforms
• Familiarity with Chinese customs procedures, CIQ requirements, and metals import/export documentation
• Understanding of LME pricing structures and provisional pricing mechanisms
• Experience with bonded warehousing operations and related VAT considerations in China
• Professional certifications in international trade, logistics, or supply chain (e.g. CDCS, ICC Academy qualifications)