Commodity Operations - Metals

Dubizzle Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global trading firm in London is seeking a Logistics Senior Analyst to manage the logistics of refined metals and metals concentrates. The role requires prior experience with physical metal contracts and understanding of logistics documentation and inventory management. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively across teams, have strong communication skills, and a keen attention to detail. Benefits include a competitive salary, annual bonus, and wellness programs, along with a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus

25 days holiday

Private medical scheme

Onsite gym

Qualifications

• Prior experience managing physical base metal contracts.
• Knowledge of title transfer documents and Incoterms.
• Experience with container ocean freight operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage logistics for refined metals and concentrates.
• Ensure scheduling systems reflect accurate positions and inventory.
• Prepare documentation and invoices timely.

Skills

Physical inventory management

Supply chain optimisation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

About Javelin

Javelin Global Commodities is a leading global commodities marketing, trading, logistics services and investment firm with head offices in London and wider global offices in New York, Dallas, San Diego, St Louis, Canada, Switzerland, Poland, Dubai, India, Singapore, China and Australia. Javelin was founded in 2015 and now operates across six continents with respect to more than 20 different commodities across thermal coal, metallurgical coal, iron ore, steel scrap, metals, hydrocarbons, freight, agriculture, and renewables.

Established in 2015, Javelin employs over 200 people and is a unique place to grow your career. We take pride in our values, global reach, meritocratic culture and strong work ethic. Our success over the years has been built on our guiding principles of customer service, creativity, transparency, integrity, and responsibility.

Whilst our footprint grows, we still foster a small-company atmosphere. We have a flat company structure and encourage collaboration across all seniority levels, teams and locations to generate the best ideas. Javelin has a dedicated strategy to support local and meaningful charities through volunteer days, donation matching, a ‘give as you earn’ scheme and other fundraising activities. We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and organise various social evenings, sports clubs and lunchtime activities. Our London office has on-site gym facilities and a golf/sports simulator.

The Role

The Operations team at Javelin manages the logistics of commodity products within Javelin. Working with the traders, finance, technology & legal, documents and settlements, operations ensure that risk is captured accurately and deliveries are made to customers as per the terms of our trades.

As the business continues to expand and grow, we are looking for a Logistics Senior Analyst or Associate (title subject to level of experience) to join the metals team in London. Dynamic and always challenging, this role will complement the responsibilities of the other team members and work as part of the global team to achieve the Operation Group’s objectives.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for physical operation for refined metals & metals concentrates in relation to Javelin’s domestic and international commodities businesses
• Make sure scheduling systems are up to date and accurately reflect positions/inventory
• Be responsible for documentation of cargos and prepare invoices on a timely basis
• Take responsibility for reporting of programmes and respond to ad-hoc queries from the trading desk
• Liaise with documentation team, and legal team to make sure contracts are accurate from a logistics perspective
• End of month reporting – including stockpile reconciliation/management
• Building relationships with clients/ports/warehouse & transport providers.

Qualifications

• Prior experience managing physical base metal contracts
• Knowledge and understanding of title transfer documents and Incoterms
• Experience with physical inventory management and supply chain optimisation/planning
• Experience in container ocean freight import and export operations
• A strong work ethic is required to learn on the job under guidance from senior team members
• Can confidently working independently to manage daily tasks and report to the trading desk
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and geographic locations
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage and prioritise workload across time zones and judge priority and urgency of requests and issues accordingly
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus
• 25 days holiday
• Company pension scheme (10% company contribution)
• Private medical scheme with a range of additional wellbeing benefits
• Travel insurance
• Income protection
• Life insurance (5x salary)
• Bike2Work scheme including secure storage and showers
• Season ticket loan
• Onsite gym.