Senior Sales Administration Analyst

Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is growing?

Who We Are

We are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world’s energy transition.

Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together.

From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change – our work truly matters.

Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Copper Analyst to join our Commercial Operations team in Switzerland. This is a permanent position.

As a Copper Analyst, you will support and ensure the execution of all functions that contribute to the business unit through the accomplishment and enhancements of sales administration processes and following strict adherence to corporate governance and compliance policies. The Analyst conducts functions such as the analysis of sales contracts, contract administration, contract performance monitoring, invoicing, collection, and payment-related activities for the Brazilian and Canadian Copper sales to Asia, as well as other sales using letters of credit, with daily communication with production, logistics, customers, and the Trade Finance team located in Malaysia. Monthly performance reporting is also conducted by this team for Sales administration functions.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Analyze and draft sales contracts for Copper products, mainly produced in Brazil and Canada. This position will be responsible for a customer portfolio based in Europe and Asia;
• Input contractual conditions into SAP and produce invoices, credit and debit notes, and other shipping documents in a timely manner;
• Calculate, verify, and monitor the commercial adjustments;
• Interface, facilitate, and organize payment collection and payables by interfacing between customers and finance;
• Work with trade finance, located in Malaysia, and other finance-related areas towards letters of credit, receivables, payables, and offsets;
• Ensure compliance with contract terms with a focus on customer satisfaction and efficient performance;
• Ensure adherence with the established procedures, internal/legal guidelines, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SARBOX), aiming to comply with company rules, local legislation, and internal/external audits;
• Identify improvement opportunities, establishing intra or inter-departmental solutions and procedures;
• Support and analyze KPIs, databases, and key controls aiming at the treatment of deviations and continuous improvement plans.

Main Challenges

• Discussion and preparation of sales contracts following the commercial terms, complying with the guidelines for sales contracts to mitigate the risk of the company, ensuring return to shareholders, balancing commercial interests with the corporate governance practices;
• Provide customers with an efficient and hassle-free post-sale experience, mitigating non-standard/ambiguous practices and finding solutions to customers’ requests when possible;
• Develop and keep high standards of relationships and trust with internal suppliers/customers to ensure an effective flow of information;
• Promote and establish strategic links between the sales administration and other areas, including operational and administrative areas to ensure the effectiveness of the routine;
• Develop and implement system/procedure enhancements to improve the efficiency and compliance of daily activities, focusing on improving the processes, ensuring customer service.

About You

Education:

• Bachelor’s/undergrad in Economics, Commercial, Marketing, International Relations, Finance, or Engineering, Business Administration.

Experience:

• 3-7 years of experience in Business and Sales Administration Process.

Skills:

• Exceptional systems skills (SAP, BI, Dynamics 365, Excel).
• Must be deadline driven, organized, and able to multi-task.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with multiple teams.
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively “outside the box.”
• Fluent written/spoken in English and Portuguese.
• Logistics knowledge about international/domestic trades, basic understanding of the customs clearance process.

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