Role
The Freight Operator will be part of a small, specialist team responsible for global sales and trading activities in the alumina and bauxite market. This position is suited to an enthusiastic and curious individual].
Responsibilities
The position will be part of Hydro Bauxite & Alumina, Commercial department based in Switzerland. The Freight Operator will be responsible for the operations Hydro's global alumina supply, alumina shipping and trading portfolio to support trading, sales activities, and business development requirements.
- Areas of responsibility – Shipping & Chartering
Shipping operations - nominations, freight invoices processing, laytime calculations
Follow-up on vessels' positions, focusing on Alunorte line upCoordinate shipping activities with the commodity operations teamGlobal demurrage / dispatch calculations & follow upBack up for Chartering ManagerSpot vessel fixtures as required by Chartering ManagerMaintain shipping portfolio & exposure updated.Develop and maintain reports and dashboards providing relevant information related to global bauxite and alumina and freight markets and industry developments to the B&A commercial and the wider B&A organizationPresent market analysis to customers and industry participants in support of the sales strategySupport in developing the commercial strategy in co-operation with the B&A commercial teamSupport various strategy processes in B&A commercial and act as the main support for the Head of Market Analysis and the Head of B&A Commercial in this respectSupport studies relative to long term price forecast for bauxite and alumina, B&A market input for Hydro internal and external reportingSome travel required.Skills
Strong analytical capabilities : systematic problem solving, anticipation of obstacles, drawing logical conclusions and seeing implications / consequences of solutions.Data analytics and data modelling capabilities; Microsoft office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Power BI, etc.); preference for candidates with programming experience (e.g Python) and a solid understanding of database conceptsStrong interest in commodity markets, economics, and commercial issuesKnowledge and experience of the aluminium industry value chain is a plusTeam player with good communication skillsAbility to work independently and proactively to deliver timely resultsHigh ethical standardsProfile
B.Sc. or Secondary School combined with relevant experience or Higher education in businessPrevious experience in shipping operations with owners or charterersHave a good understanding of freight market and operational issuesAbility to co-operate, communicate with external and internal partiesAbility to develop and maintain good relations across the organizationAnalytical capabilities and commercial mindsetDemonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage a hectic work environment with peak loadsFluent in English other languages an asset.The position is based in Tolochenaz, Switzerland and will require a valid Swiss / European Union work permit.
Applications : Exclusively on Hydro's website until January 2nd, 2025 . Visit http : / / www.hydro.com / pt-BR / a-hydro-no-brasil /
Please note that only applications submitted via the Hydro website will be considered.