ResponsibilitiesPlanning, execution, monitoring and evaluation of blending process, import and exportprocess.Identify, point out and manage risks in Blends, reception and logistic port process.Optimization of costs in all processes associated with Blending Operations.Provide technical support to Operations & Trading in the processes related to reception,storage, blending, export and import.Control of on the ground operations in locations where Trafigura store concentrates ormetals, as well as blending (concentrates).Review of proforma invoices of Warehouse / 3rd Party locations services.Make sure terms of the contract with Warehouse / 3rd Party locations are met.Issuance / Review of SOP’s to apply at Warehouse / 3rd Party locations.Control of stocks, map layouts, and balances per quality.
ActivitiesPlanning in due time of the blends to be executed the next month, prior coordination withoperations and/or Trading.Review of the blends and point out eventual risks that may affect the results and acceptanceof the final blend. Deliverable: paper blend confirmed.Preparation of blending sequence and establishment of control and monitoring of blendingprocess.Instructions to warehouse:1) Schedule of blending and priorities2) Detailed Blending sequence indicating the mixing method and controls in each step.3) Warning the critical stages in the blending process.4) Control in the final blend (weight, assays, granulometry, etc).Physical review of the critical qualities to be included in the blends.Monitoring the physical process of the blend.Moisture and mesh control of the final blend (when applicable).Control of Operational costsEvaluation of the final blend (loading vs purchase) to determine the loss or gain in the blend.Monthly report to Ops/Trading/WSMD of the results of the blend.Monitoring the dispatch and export process.Provide technical support to traders for any problems with mining producers.
Coordination with producer to solve any problem with reception process.Coordination with producer to solve any logistic problem.Management of spaces in warehouse: keep adequate pile size.Meeting with warehouse to review any deviation of contract.Evaluate any additional service cost of warehouse, inform Ops/Trading for its negotiation.Issuance of Stock Report with reliable assays, to be reported to WSMD, Operations &Trading to use them in paper blend and blending sequence. Balance per quality to beincluded.Audit on regular basis Balance of qualities consumed/dispatched, and elaborate action planto correct SOP’s in case of losses.Investigate in detail losses in weights & assays, preventing to become recurrent.Perform necessary tests to understand behavior of concentrates, which may affect weighing& sampling results.Inspect on regular basis physical condition of stocks, and work on action plan to preventdegradation of concentrates. On locations where physical inspection is not possible,perform audit through month end stock reconciliation issued by nominated surveyors.Attend on regular basis loading and discharge operations, ensuring agreed SOP’s areproperly follow and immediately correct any negligence that could affect cargo integrity.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- University Education in Engineering, Metallurgist or Industrial- English Speaker- Critical thinking and problem solving- Data Management- Negotiation and persuasion- Planning and organizing- - Analysis capacity
Key Responsibilities- Attend operations on the ground being capable to audit ongoing operations,ensuring fulfillment of international standards, and protecting Trafigura’s interests- Improve, correct, follow up and report in details on the ground activitiesCompetencies- Communication- Teaching and Learning- Responsable
Key Relationships and Department Overview:Internal: Operations, WSMD & Trading- External: Surveyors, Customers/Producers, Port/Warehouse Management, Serviceproviders