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Company DescriptionFounded in 1992, Greenwich Metals (GMI) has a long history of sourcing and suppling industrial metals to manufacturing companies globally. The company was revitalized in 2018 as the founder sold the company to a group of investors led by several metals trading executives. Collectively, the group holds over 100 years of trading experience. Under this new leadership, the company has been refinanced, rebranded, and diversifiedRole DescriptionThis is a full-time on-site role for an Operator located in Lima, Peru. The Entry Level Operator will be responsible for:Responsible for daily contact with suppliers, receivers, and service providersPoint of contact to prepare shipments of physical commodities for customers and suppliers and prepare/handle all shipping documentsArrange for Customs Clearance for Imports and ExportsIssue and receive releases to and from international warehousesPreparing invoices according to terms of payments within Holding Certificates, CAD, Bank Collections, Open AccountEnsuring cargos while observing and maintaining payment terms, holding certificates, CAD, L/C’s, Bank Collections, Bank reporting requirements in conjunction with GMI FinanceUtilize a sound understanding of incoterms in preparing and organizing shipmentsDeclare pricing (Quotational Periods) to suppliers and/or customers in line with contract requirements Organize and coordinate shipments by vessel, truck, rail, multimodal through direct contact with shipping lines, warehouses, owners and brokersObtain freight quotes and vendor servicesReconcile inventory by comparing stock reports issued by the warehouses against BalsamoOngoing maintenance of credit lines, shipping lists, debtor reports and Exposure Records as requiredCreate contracts with suppliers and customers; Create contracts promptly upon business creation with suppliers and customersOverall system maintenance of BalsamoQualificationsBachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, Logistics, or related field or a related subject2+ Years of experience working in logisticsUnderstanding of geography, running shipments efficiently, shipping logisticsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office SuiteAbility to learn new softwareAttention to detailExcellent time management and organizational skillsFluency in EnglishPhysical Requirements:Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computerScheduleFull time

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