Operations Manager

Redstone Commodity Search focus on offering 360° search solutions to the global commodities markets. With a competitive coverage of Trading Houses, Producers, Majors, Utilities, Merchants, Hedge Funds, Investment Banks and Brokerages; Redstone Commodity Search can confidently offer you an edge in today’s volatile market.

Redstone Commodity Search are working with a growing minerals trading house looking to hire an operations managerto join their expanding chrome business based in South Africa.

Key Responsibilities / Tasks

• Manage the end-to-end execution of commodity trades, from contract through to final delivery, ensuring shipments are executed efficiently and on time.
• Coordinate ocean freight, containers, bulk vessels and inland transport, working closely with shipping lines, freight forwarders and clearing agents.
• Own trade documentation and compliance, including Bills of Lading, Letters of Credit, certificates, inspections, Incoterms and customs requirements.
• Act as the key operational interface between customers, suppliers, mines, processors, warehouses and logistics providers, resolving issues and protecting commercial relationships.
• Control freight, demurrage, detention and other logistics costs, identifying opportunities to improve margins while managing operational and counterparty risk.
• Role reports to CEO

Key Qualifications / Experience

• 5+ years' experience in commodity trading operations, traffic management or logistics, ideally within minerals, metals or bulk commodities. With proven experience managing African and international commodity exports and coordinating multiple shipments simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of international shipping, Incoterms, Bills of Lading and Letters of Credit.
• Strong commercial awareness, with an understanding of how logistics, freight and operational issues directly impact trade margins.
• Highly organised and solutions-oriented, with strong communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to take ownership in a fast-moving trading environment.
• Role is to be located in Johannesburg, South Africa