Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Accomplished, driven and results-orientated Commodity Trader with experience, together with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and International trade and a Honours degree in International Trade. I am currently working as a Commodity Trader , learning about local and international markets as well as everything concerning buying and trading. I am young, energetic and flexible. * I am a team player with good leadership skills. * I am reliable, dependable, proactive and a go-getter. * I am confident in myself as well as in my abilities. * I have great communication skills together with team-working, problem-solving and decision-making skills. * I am comfortable to talk in front of others * I am an aspiring Trader who is passionate about trade and finding new opportunities. * I always strive to make a success of every opportunity or situation. * I believe that the road to success is in your own hands and that you have the choice deciding the road you want to take.
Trading various agricultural commodities / raw materials used for mixing animal feed. Sourcing the raw materials, negotiating price, organizing logistics and scheduling. Daily marketing , customer communication and market research to stay on-top of trends. Ensuring that admin, accounts and contracts are in place and up to date.
Purchasing, Trading, Logistics, Scheduling, Raw material planning, Tenders on a national basis Weekly market reports Recons and spreadsheets Communicating with customers and branches daily regarding stock positions
Had to supervise during exams and tests. Had to evaluate tests, exams and assignments as well as give feedback and assistance afterwards. Had to input marks/scores.
I had to take stock, serve drinks, open up and close the bar, supervise over other bartenders and handle difficult customers. I was assistant referee for the rugby games during the week which is a National rugby week.