Job Description

Company Description

Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.


As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long-term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the entire PGM value chain, from mine to market.


Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose - to Unearth Value to Better Our World. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world's foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do.


If you're driven by purpose and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. Apply today and be part of something bigger.

Implement and execute the short-term monthly schedule as set by the Manager Logsitics, Sales Operations and Execution and Front Office in order to optimise the sales and operations plan for value maximisation whilst minimising risks and working within logistics capacity constraints. Manage the infrastructure requirements of PGM's Base Metals business and accountable for the operational performance and growth projects of Logistics. Maximise the net revenue by ensuring that contractual obligations for metal delivery are met cost effectively with minimum capital employed through effective management of internal supply demand pressures.

Execute the logistics plans in accordance with value targets and meeting customer service requirements

Ensure that logistics commitments are effectively delivered within cost and time constraints to meet vessels and sales orders. Accountable for the logistics execution, and tracking of Base Metal deliveries as per the Sales Tactical Plan (1-3 Months). Ensuring that all logistic documentation, permits, and service provider interactions are compliant with Valterra Platinum governance processes. Engaging with the production team to ensure effective movement of PGM's Base Metals. Monitoring of daily production, dispatches and shipping performance, and the provision of this information for invoicing purposes. Executing shipping and stock plans for export customers and stock plans for local customers. Preparation of daily logistics tracking information and month end reporting information, and costing information for submission to management. Ensure product quality control through the logistics process. Monitor and record base metal dispatches and sales arising from the sale of intermediate products and optimise inventory levels. Expand distribution channels to include different locations and delivery modes while ensuring that the incremental associated costs (storage, import duties, insurance, delivery costs etc.) are transparent and so can be priced in by the sales managers. Ensure that the packaging and movement of all products meets the regulatory requirements of each specific product. Work with Protection Services (Security) to ensure that product movement is undertaken in a way that minimises risk of theft or violence. Manage the operational performance of all freight forwarding, road transport, shipping and logistics service provider contracts. Enhance current shipping planning process such that + The plan is transparent across all three offices (Singapore, London and South Africa)
+ The shipping plan and the sales plan reconcile across all metals
+ Logistic service provider and storage location utilisation is optimised
Effectively manage and communicate product form/grade availability versus commitments. Optimise associated finished goods stock (working capital) such that contractual sales commitments are managed with the appropriate blend of risk and capital employed. Manage operating cost ensuring ability to demonstrate that metals are being delivered at the appropriate blend of risk and cost. This includes: + Ensuring that more than one logistics counterparty has been considered
+ Minimising duplicate payments (i.e. insurance)
+ Utilising logistic service providers and storage locations effectively
Ensure Base Metals quality control through operations liaison . Monitor and record metal dispatches, analysis and sales arising from the sale of intermediate products and optimise inventory levels.

Enhancement of RPM's Ability to Deliver Base Metals

Maintain and update the sales and logistics systems (Including SAP /Aspect data alignment/ Optimove /Logistics Portal ) to deal with planning and execution. Accurate reporting on weekly and monthly basis

Risk Mitigation Measures

Work with Front Office, Sales Operations, Plant Operations, and logistics service providers to reduce risks in the logistic channel. Ensure logistics movement and storage of product is compliant with Valterra Platinum governance processes.

Performance Management

Provide daily logistics performance update and reporting to Manager Logistics, Sales Operations and Execution. Ensuring that all agreed logistics plans and objectives are being met and within budget.

Group Governance and Risk Management

Execute logistics activities in alignment with Group Business Integrity and Governance policies. Escalate and communicate any contract compliance discrepancies, logistics and other risk areas to line manager. Maintain accurate records within relevant systems.

Process Improvement

Support continuous review processes to identify opportunities that will help maximise value. Support the implementation of key optimization projects to maximize value for the Marketing BU.

Back-Up

Provides back-up to the Logistics Specialist PGMs and Base Metals.

Qualifications

Degree qualified, preferably in science, commercial, engineering or business

High organisational skills and ability to multitask and prioritise conflicting deadlines Logistics experience within commodities industry -in particular containerized movements, break bulk and freight forwarding An exceptional ability to communicate both verbally and in writing and to thereby positively influence results Cultural sensitivity and ability to work across cultural boundaries Financial and analytical skills Strong problem-solving ability Previous international container logistics experience ideally in the metals or minerals industries Road and Rail movement experience Experience in the international import and export of commodities Experience managing inventory levels at a production facility

Additional Information

What We Offer

At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.


We offer:

Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment. Market-aligned reward and recognition. Opportunities for learning, development and progression. A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation. A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential. Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply

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