Company Description

You’re talented and adaptable. That’s why you’ll fit in.

As well as discovering, mining and processing many of the essential raw materials that enable, support and enhance modern life, our global business is involved in selling and marketing products – copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore, coal, nickel and diamonds. Through our Marketing Business, we are able to offer innovative solutions to meet our customers’ specific challenges. This includes physical products, logistics and technical support, as well as pricing and financing solutions.

The purpose of the Marketing BU is to sustainably maximise cash flows from the marketing of Anglo American products and services. In support of this, we have set ourselves a target to deliver a considerable uplift in PBT by 2023.

Job Description

PURPOSE

Provision of sales operations services for our equity products and complementary third-party product from sourcing and origination as well as trading activities within the Iron Ore Marketing, and such activities include invoicing, import and export document management, trade finance negotiations, systems support, status reporting, governance and compliance, financial information support and supplier and customer liaison.

The role also works closely with the Contracts team to identify areas of value and/or risk exposure during the contract drafting stage including during the operational process of the entire supply chain.

TYPICAL TASKS

Contracts Administration

Provides input, with an emphasis on operational terms, payment terms and trade finance requirements, into the purchase and sales contracting processes
Identify and evaluate potential operational issues prior execution that arise from the different contractual terms between purchase and sales contracts and propose resolutions to mitigate such operational risks.

Sales Operations and Contract Execution

Responsible for the post-contracting coordination of the sales operations’ activities for purchase and sales contracts and ensure smooth execution of shipments
Provide timely shipping instructions to suppliers and/or logistics to ensure timely release of shipping documents and ensure all shipping documentation are accurate and in order.
Preparation and issue of accurate provisional and final invoices for purchase and sales and ensuring all invoices are issued timely and payments/receipts are in accordance with contractual obligations.
Process all laytime calculations and settling of demurrage/dispatch in accordance to contractual terms.
Responsible for working with the Sourcing & Origination Manager/Sales Manager/Traders to ensure overdue receivables are followed up with suppliers/customers in the event they are overdue.
Responsible for the Order to Cash cycle is at the optimal performance.
Ensure prompt and accurate data entry in the systems
Risk Mitigation for the business such as ensuring Authority to Load/Discharge are in place and procedures needed prior any Letter of Indemnity (LOI) issuance
Maintain accurate and complete electronic scanned documents filling within relevant systems

Trade Finance

Check and operate all Letters of Credit for workability against the shipment and contract.
Prepare and coordinate with banks for Letter of Credit issuance and arrangement of payment and documentation flow.
Obtain Letter of Credit confirmation and discounting quotes from Treasury and support the discounting process
Provides information to Finance to facilitate cash flow management and working capital optimization.

Customer Service

Manage internal and external stakeholders’ communications and deliver high service level in terms of supplier and customer relationships, logistics requirements, documentation requirements and ad hoc reasonable requirements.
Manage operational logistics interactions and communications to optimise logistics results.

Systems and Process Improvements

Provides inputand responsible in continuous improvements to Systems.
Support continuous review in processes to identify opportunities that will help maximise value.
Support in learning and understanding of all Systems requirements, not limiting to invoicing process, update of shipment information.

Group Governance and Risk Management

Execute sales operations activities in alignment with Group Policies and Standard Operating procedures (SOP).
Support in internal and external audit and SOX Compliance

Qualifications

Knowledge

Experience/knowledge in logistics and supply chain management of commodities (preferably in Recycled Steel / Metal commodities).
Knowledge and experience in Trading environment.
Knowledge and prior experience of managing credit risk using trade finance instruments such as letters of credit, standby letters of credit, silent guarantees, discounting, forfeiting, etc.
Strong Knowledge in documentary letters of credit, is a must.
Knowledge in contract management.
Deep understanding of marketing fundamentals (i.e. pricing, delivery strategy, value chain dynamics, net back calculations).

Additional Information

Who We Are

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

As a responsible miner – of diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore, coal and nickel – we are the custodians of what are precious natural resources. We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package
Amazing opportunities for learning and growth - from technical training to leadership programs, we bring out the best in our people
We’re a large, successful multinational company and there are plenty of opportunities internally to move onwards and upwards too

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How To Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

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