To drive commercial success within the coal trading and logistics business by managing and optimizing commercial operations, ensuring profitability and operational efficiency. The role requires a strong commercial acumen, coupled with a deep understanding of the coal industry and logistics.
Key Responsibilities:
- Commercial Negotiation: Lead and execute commercial negotiations with suppliers, customers, and logistics providers to secure optimal terms and conditions for the business.
- Contract Management: Develop, implement, and manage coal and logistics contracts, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
- Financial Management: Oversee cash flow planning and management, including supplier reconciliation, invoice verification, and payment processing.
- Data Analysis: Utilize advanced Excel skills to analyze market trends, pricing, and performance metrics to inform strategic decision-making.
- Coal and Vessel Costing: Develop and maintain accurate cost models for coal and vessel transportation, including transport rates, port costs, demurrage, and other related expenses.
- Team Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize commercial processes and achieve business objectives.
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate commercial risks, ensuring business continuity.
Minimum Requirements:
- CA (SA) qualification is mandatory.
- Proven experience in the coal trading and logistics industry is advantageous.
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Results-oriented with a strong drive to achieve business objectives.
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