Trafigura

Refined Metals Operator

Montevideo, Uruguay Full time

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • University degree or advanced standing in Engineering, Chemistry, Mathematics, or International Business

  • Strong numerical aptitude and logical reasoning

  • Proactive, diligent, and self-motivated

  • Fluent English required; additional languages an advantage

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate bulk, container, and truck shipments of concentrates across the full logistics chain, including cargo packing, loading, discharge, transportation, transshipment, and storage

  • Arrange and manage cargo insurance coverage throughout transportation and storage

  • Prepare and submit commercial cargo invoices to receivers and suppliers; coordinate invoice settlement with Trade Finance; manage cash exposures and monitor and report credit exposure with counterparties

  • Manage relationships with service providers — including freight forwarders, shipping agents, warehouses, and surveyors — covering location screening, service agreement preparation, payment processing, and ongoing quality control

  • Oversee weighing, sampling, and assaying operations for concentrate cargoes; liaise with surveyors and laboratories; and maintain a thorough understanding of on-site procedures and facilities

  • Coordinate hedging of price exposure on concentrate shipments

  • Maintain accurate data entry in internal systems; produce and manage exposure and cargo reports