Operations Support Analyst at Trafigura · Montevideo

Operations Support Analyst Location: Montevideo, Uruguay Main purpose The role has been built to support the Global Metals & Minerals Operations teams. The candidate will conduct several standard operational and reporting tasks intrinsically linked to the execution of purchase and sales refined metals & minerals contracts. Key responsibilities Performing the tasks in the system based on standard operating process and/or instructions from operators in a timely and accurate manner. Ensuring that the turnaround time for document presentation and task deadlines is maintained. Present full shipment documentation to customs, coordination in advance with other areas, cargo follow up until placed in storage at specific warehouse. Preparation of insurance certificates based on inputs from operations. Issue timely & accurate sales invoices based on request from operations. Follow ups with warehouses/counterparties for required documentation. Reporting daily, weekly, fortnightly and monthly. Organizing stock inspections (appointments, updating inspection spreadsheet, paying inspection invoices). Coordination with laboratories and external supervisors. Determine opportunities to improve and automate processes and functions / System testing. Required qualifications Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, biotechnology engineering, business administration or similar related fields. 1-2 years of experience in similar position (preferably in Trading or Logistic Companies). IT skills: Very good with MS Office Suite specially Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook. Should have hands on experience of leveraging MS Excel for data gathering & reporting using advanced MS Excel skills (Macros, VBAs, Integrating Excel with other tools etc.) Flair for identifying process improvement opportunities and executing them. Fluent domain of English, intermediate or equivalent to B2. Fluent domain of Spanish, advanced/ native or equivalent to C2. Attributes for success Eager to learn Analytical mind and inclination for problem-solving Quick learner and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment Team player Driven and self-motivated Structured and organized Good attention to detail Excellent communications skills Ability to be flexible and work to deadlines and under pressure Ability to analyze large datasets Equal opportunity employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce! We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.