We are seeking an experienced and well-connected Coal Trader who is based in Spain and has strong selling/trading knowledge in all kinds of carbon products (Metallurgical Coal/Anthracite/PCI/Met Coke/Coking Coal, Pet Coke) worldwide to off-takers, mills, traders, etc.
Responsibilities
* Responsible for PNL of Coal and Coke Trading Desk.
* Sourcing and selling coal and coke to traders, end users, and mills on CFR, FOB sales basis.
* Close monitoring and tracking of the market and market movements.
* Monitoring coal/coke movements worldwide, various trades/deals taking place, including buyers and sellers, deal prices, etc.
* Keeping tabs on world movements of coal and coke and production of coal and coke.
* Maximizing the commercial value and profitability of each transaction.
* Statistics on worldwide coal/coke trades, deals, shipments, price movements, trading/shipping operations, freight movements, economical & political movements, etc.
* Contract/sales negotiation, sound knowledge in INCOTERMS & contractual requirements of a region and cargo-wise, JV’s, COA, etc.
* Sound knowledge of payment instruments such as Foreign DLC, FCR, warehouse receipts, CAD/DP, CMA, etc.
* Take part in trading and hedging strategies, conferences, trade shows, exhibitions, etc.
* Establish and build strong relationships with all stakeholders, ensure the achievement of agreement between companies and customers, and assist in managing customer relationships.
* Knowledge of CMA, pledge, collateral management.
* Strong experience in shipping & logistics, port logistics, foreign currency transactions.
* Having strong international trade experiences of over 5-8 years.
Candidate Requirement
* Strong connections and relationships with end users, mills, traders, producers, purchase managers, and mining companies.
* Strong negotiators, level-headed, and capable of closing deals independently and covering last-mile negotiations.
* Able to structure the deal independently.
* Very strong on freight numbers, able to work freight to the advantage in supply chain in CFR sales and add value to the deal.
* Strong knowledge in contracts, dispute resolution, and settlement.
* Strong technical/chemical/physical knowledge of coal and coke and their properties, applications.
* Wide network of buyers and sellers, mining companies.
* Good contacts with owners, operators, ports, CHA, inspection agencies, labs, insurance companies.
* Detailed knowledge of coal industry, shipping, and logistics.
* A go-getter and self-starter with a desire to excel and an open mindset.
* In-depth knowledge of Bills of Lading, switch BLS, CP, FCR, WHR, trading markets, etc.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s and postgraduate degree in relevant discipline.
* Minimum 5-8 years of international experience in coal/coke trading.
* Widely traveled internationally to meet buyers/sellers/mining companies/producers and mills.
* Well-attended coal conferences.
* Languages (Mandatory - Written & Spoken): English & Spanish.
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