Job description
Job no: 510064
Work type: Full Time
Location: Melbourne - North
Trading Manager
Are you an experienced Trading Manager with strong global networks? Bring together trading deals and complement our highly successful and growing team.
Join our small and inclusive team and contribute to our significant growth plans
Own your space as the SME in buying and selling mainly metals and minerals
Continue working with market leader in sustainable packaging and supply chain
At Visy, our people make us stand out from the crowd. We are always seeking solutions, opportunities and possibilities. We look for people who see what is ahead & run towards it. These people are helping us to achieve our vision to become the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. Together, we can create a better world.
The Opportunity:
Visy is a global leader in packaging and resource recovery and has been a pioneer in sustainability since our inception. Our innovation, manufacturing and logistic capabilities are organised around an integrated closed loop.
Reporting to the Senior Trading Manager and based at our office in Essendon Fields, you will be responsible for all aspects of each trade or deal – from identifying trading opportunities, purchasing at the best possible price, helping to identify and use best shipping rates, ensuring the material traded meets agreed specification to generate the best possible trading margin.
This is a permanent full-time position joining our small, inclusive, and highly knowledgeable team whilst contributing to our significant growth plans. There will also be some international travel.
The Role
In this role your focus will be, but not limited to buying and selling metals and minerals. You will have a deep understanding of Global markets, Grades and detailed technical aspects around the grades and end uses. There is a clear focus on sales, so it would be hugely advantageous if you have a well-established international network to leverage off already.
Additional to that but not limited to you will:
Look after new business development and account management of existing customers and suppliers
Manage risk in dynamic market (price, credit, market availability, diversification, quality, and logistics
Manage internal process (logistics, customer service, export documentation, credit management) required to execute buying and selling
Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of customer and supplier production volumes, requirements, processes, and quality procedures and provide guidance to internal stakeholders
What we are looking for:
Solid prior experience in a similar role as Trading Manager
Strong knowledge of metals and minerals trading
Understanding of global commodity markets and international shipping/logistics
You are a great communicator, enabling you to form strong relationships with stakeholders on all levels
You are highly motivated enjoy being accountable with a real “Can do attitude”
When you join Visy, you’re joining a global leader dedicated to making serious progress in the sustainable packaging and recycling industries. We want to find solutions, make an impact, and grow our business. If you can help us, you’ll fit right in.
You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing).
Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
Advertised: 28 Feb 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 28 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time