MISSION

The Officer - Metal Operations is involved in the operational monitoring of physical transactions realized with international mining groups and other actors in the precious metals environment. He/she oversees the entire supply chain, from ordering and warehousing to delivering cargo, and will be the interface between clients, suppliers, refiners, logistic agents, and the various internal departments at MKS PAMP SA, whether it is the front office or back office.

This position is based in Ticino.

MAIN ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing and monitoring precious metals deliveries including ensuring completeness and accuracy of information and documentation received (airway bill, packing list, collection advice, assay certificate, etc) and updating systems on the status of the shipments.
• Working closely with traders, brokers, agents at origin and destination, inspection companies, clients, and suppliers to ensure the smooth flow of information between stakeholders.
• Forecasting, inputting and following up on provisional and final payments related to precious metal supply, based on payment terms and status of shipment (transit, arrival at plant, metal assay) and working closely with the Treasury Department.
• Monitoring and reconciling client accounts and client balances (following up on price fixing, payment, and delivery dates.
• Ensuring correct invoicing of services (refining, transportation, deleterious), including calculation of interests on provisional payments.
• Preparing stock reconciliation, Profit and Loss analysis related to physical transactions, working closely with the Accounting Department.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor/Master’s degree level in Finance, Supply Chain, Economics, or another relevant field.
• Minimum 3 years of work experience preferably in a commodity trading environment

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Logical and critical mindset,
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer orientation,
• Proactive, agile, and flexible mindset, reactive to requests,
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail,
• Team player, ability to interact with colleagues of diverse cultures,
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Italian; knowledge of other languages is an asset.
• Swiss or EU national or holder of a valid Swiss working permit.