Traffic & Logistics Coordinator – Aluminum & Metals
Location: Zug, Switzerland
Languages: English (German and Spanish a strong plus)
Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time / In-office
About Us
We are an entrepreneurial trading company active in the physical aluminum and base metals markets. We value flexibility, initiative, and a hands-on approach. As part of our growth, we are seeking a motivated Traffic & Logistics Coordinator to support our global trading operations, with a focus on the United States, Europe, and South America.
Your Responsibilities
- Logistics Coordination: Organize and monitor shipments by vessel, container, truck, rail, or air, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of materials.
- Documentation & Administration: Prepare, review, and manage shipping documents (BLs, CMRs, warehouse releases, certificates, etc.) while ensuring compliance with contracts and regulations.
- Communication with Stakeholders: Liaise daily with suppliers, customers, warehouses, and logistics providers to coordinate operations and resolve issues.
- Operational Support to Traders: Provide updates on shipment status, stock positions, and delivery schedules, and assist with hedging-related calculations (metal quantities, FX, pricing).
- Inventory & Flow Management: Keep track of existing trade flows and warehouse stocks. Monitor and report on physical movements and logistics costs.
- Process Improvement: Contribute to optimizing traffic and logistics workflows and enhancing overall cost efficiency.
Your Profile
- 1–2 years of experience in traffic, logistics, or operations within a trading, industrial, or commodity environment (metals preferred).
- Understanding of Incoterms, international shipping, and trade documentation.
- Fluent in English; proficiency in German and Spanish is a strong advantage.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive and communicative personality with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset.
- Basic understanding of hedging or a willingness to learn.
What We Offer
- A dynamic and entrepreneurial environment with short decision-making lines.
- Exposure to international commodity markets and close collaboration with experienced traders.
- Opportunity to develop towards a commercial or trading role.
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
Work locationZug, Switzerland