Traffic & Sales Administrator I

POSITION OVERVIEW: Provide logistical, analytical, and informational support to the Traffic & Commercial Department. Ensure availability of transportation to maintain optimum product inventories and supply to both internal and external customers. Provide technical support in matters relating to quantities and specifications, quality, usage, safe transport and handling. Provide logistical support for Cathodes, Raw Materials & By-Products activities, for all ASARCO facilities. Ensure shipments based on commercial agreements; coordination with Traffic areas at Mexico City Office and the port of Guaymas; coordination with logistics vendors to comply with Traffic and Commercial commitments and shipping programs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Monitor raw materials and by-product production, consumption, and sales • Coordinate shipments to meet customers' needs; manage Asarco & 3rd Party railcar fleets; track car location(s) on a daily basis. • Develop and maintain informational contacts with internal and external parties • Collaborate with Plant personnel, customers, and internal departments to manage activities critical to product shipments • Maintain rates and contracts in HERMES system database • Inventory reporting, forecasting, data mining & ad hoc reporting; and, local operational support and administration for the following products: ► Ray SXEW Cathodes ► Silver Bell SX-EW Cathodes ► Lead Scrap anodes (Ray / Silver Bell) ► Copper Slag (Hayden) ► Copper concentrate (Mission / Ray) ► Sulfuric acid shipments/deliveries/receptions ADDITIONAL DUTIES: ? .ASAR(X) • Interface directly with Customers, 3rd Party Representatives, and Inspectors at Hayden, Ray, Mission & Silverbell • Point of contact for vendors and corporate departments on operations issues • Handles all Traffic supervisor responsibilities in their absence REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Must have excellent computer skills, specifically, Windows, Excel, Word, and Outlook • Knowledge of equipment required at Mission, Silverbell, Ray and Hayden for inbound and outbound transportation • Knowledge in transportation logistics • Standard accounting procedures and skills • Previous experience with HERMES/OPUS Commercial Management System would be extremely helpful • Strong personal drive to solve problems, overcome obstacles, and deliver results REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Two (2) years of college coursework • Two (2) years of related experience ENVIRONMENT AL, HEAL TH & SAFETY • The job requires training or instruction in the area of DOT-Basic Hazardous Materials Transportation awareness • This job requires training or instruction in the area of Safety & Health awareness including completion of the appropriate OSHA and/or MSHA training. ** Position will be based in Sahuarita, Arizona (MISSION COMPLEX) ASARCO LLC provides equal opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, actual or perceived disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, familial status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by local, state, or federal law(s). Candidates must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and pre-employment physical including a drug screen.