Senior Trade Operations Manager , America (Steel & Metals Trading)
Senior Trade Operations Manager , America (Steel & Metals Trading) Location: Schaumburg, Illinois (Hybrid) Role Overview A premier global trading and distribution leader in the international steel and metals sector is seeking an Operations Manager - Americas . This role combines hands-on trade execution with leadership of cross-border operations teams across the US and India. You will oversee end-to-end deal management, optimize processes, and manage key operational relationships with banks, customs brokers, and logistics partners. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Oversight: Lead, mentor, and supervise regional operations teams in the US and India, driving operational standardization and automation. Hands-on Trade Execution: Personally manage trade files end-to-end, including contract reviews, banking workflows, trade documentation, and the niche desk when required. Trade Finance & Banking: Handle Letter of Credit (LC) issuance, negotiation, document presentation, and direct bank escalations. Logistics & Inventory Management: Oversee customs clearance, warehouse reconciliations, aging inventory optimization, and coordination with stevedores, trucking companies, and freight providers. Stakeholder & Financial Alignment: Collaborate closely with Traders, IT, and Finance to ensure timely vendor payments, invoice authorizations, and swift resolution of operational claims. Qualifications & Experience Background: Proven experience in physical commodity trade operations, gained within a trading house, steel mill, or international distribution business (direct steel/metals exposure strongly preferred). Hands-on Execution: Recent desk-level expertise directly executing trade files, handling LCs, customs, and shipping documentation (not purely high-level/strategic supervision). Leadership Experience: Demonstrated background managing, mentoring, and coordinating geographically distributed, multicultural operations teams. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Trade, Finance, Business Administration, or an equivalent field. Primary Skills Trade Execution & Operations: End-to-end physical trade lifecycle, contract administration, Incoterms, and claims management. Trade Finance: Letters of Credit (LCs), banking documentation, and payment resolutions. Logistics & Supply Chain: Customs clearance, import/export compliance, stevedoring, freight handling, and warehouse inventory control. Cross-Functional Leadership: Distributed team management (US/India), trader collaboration, process automation, and escalation handling.
Наблюдалась 2026-09-14, впервые 2026-08-25, источник — Indeed.