Senior Logistics / Commercial Analyst in Clydach, Swansea

Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is transforming the future? We are Vale Base Metals – a global supplier of the critical minerals transforming the future. With industry-leading reserves of copper and nickel in Canada, Brazil, and Indonesia, and state-of-the-art infrastructure in the U.K., Canada, and Japan, VBM delivers a secure and responsible supply of high-quality products to customers across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Global demand for critical minerals is growing exponentially. From energy to aerospace, batteries to magnets, robotics to artificial intelligence, a secure and responsible supply of critical minerals is fundamental to power modern technologies. And at Vale Base Metals, we are transforming our business to provide a secure and responsible supply of these minerals.

Join our diverse team of 13,000 talented individuals committed to providing mineral security to a world in transition. We invite you to put your skills to work, driving meaningful and enduring change while enjoying a rewarding career.

The Opportunity: We are currently seeking a Commercial Analyst II, to support and ensure the execution of all functions that contribute to the business unit through the accomplishment and enhancements of logistic administration processes and following strict adherence to corporate governance and compliance policies. The Analyst conducts functions such as truck and container booking, coordination of loading dates based on production, communication of any loading or arrival delay, and invoice processing related activities for the UK Nickel shipments to the UK, Europe, and Asia. This is a fixed-term position for a maximum duration of 18-24 months.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Be responsible for all shipments of UK finished product material for customer portfolio based in the UK, Europe, and Asia.
• Input contractual conditions into SAP and process invoices.
• Produce and share shipping documents in a timely manner with the carriers.
• Work with the Back office team based in Asia and Europe.
• Ensure compliance with supplier contract terms with a focus on efficient performance.
• Ensure adherence to 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, analyse, provide KPIs, databases, and key controls aiming at the treatment of deviations and continuous improvement plans.

About You:

• Education: Undergraduate degree in relevant discipline is required.
• Experience: 8-15 years of experience in the field.
• Skills: Must be deadline driven, organised, and able to define the right priorities; pay attention to details; 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 (French is a plus); good knowledge of supply chain, container and trucking shipments, warehousing understanding in customs clearance process.

What We Offer You:

• Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan.
• Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package.
• Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans, and optional insurances).
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental).
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Virtual Healthcare online.
• Online training and career development opportunities.

At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people can act like owners, being their authentic selves and empowering them to deliver results. Vale Base Metals encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected, and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are critical to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different. Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry. Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities. Kindly include your CV in English when applying for the position. Only successful candidates will be contacted.