Commercial Trader (Commercial Trading Manager)

Responsibilities:

• Market, sell, and trade ferrous and non-ferrous products produced, purchased, or brokered by the company.
• Keep management and the commercial team informed about domestic and international scrap metal markets.
• Actively seek new consumers for ferrous and non-ferrous products handled by the company.
• Provide input on quality control, sorting, and packaging standards.
• Develop and present procedures for educating the team and maintaining product standards.
• Collaborate with the commercial department to create and sustain product margins, balancing buy prices with sales prices.
• Work closely with operations, transportation, and commercial teams to maximize inventory turnover, utilizing proactive strategies for accurate forecasting.
• Supply strategic insights for monthly buy/sell plans and new product development.
• Report directly to the President and Executive Management Team, providing regular updates (at least twice weekly) on all aspects of commercial trading, including:
  • Current and future market trends
  • Consumer trends and potential base expansion
  • Current and projected sales
  • Finished goods quality and packaging
  • Consumer feedback
  • Sales and credit requests

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of direct commercial experience in the scrap metal industry.
• In-depth knowledge of finished products, including quality and packaging standards.
• Familiarity with domestic and export consumers.
• Proven ability to network and expand the consumer base.
• Willingness to travel for consumer visits, industry events, and roundtables.
• Standard work hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday, with availability for “off-hour” communications.
• The trader must operate within the company’s established price and credit limits, with adjustments and oversight as necessary.

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