Senior Logistics / Commercial Analyst in Swansea

Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is transforming the future?

Who We Are

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 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, analyze, 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, organized, and able to define the right priorities, paying 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 and diversity.