Trading & Deal Execution

• Source primary magnesium ingot from Chinese smelters and trading houses; negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.

• Sell into downstream markets including aluminum alloy producers, automotive/electronics die-casters, and steel mills (desulfurization applications).

• Manage a live position book, hedge FX exposure (CNY/USD) where appropriate, and track open contracts against delivery obligations.

Supplier & Buyer Relationship Management

• Build and maintain direct relationships with Chinese magnesium smelters and export trading houses; travel to China periodically for supplier audits and relationship-building.

• Develop a buyer network across automotive OEM/tier suppliers, aluminum alloy producers, and steel producers using magnesium for desulfurization.

• Negotiate and manage offtake agreements and framework supply contracts.

Logistics & Operations

• Manage container and ISO-tank logistics, packaging standards (drums, pallets, ingot specifications), and customs documentation across multiple import jurisdictions.

• Coordinate quality certification and testing (purity assay, impurity limits) with suppliers and independent labs.

• Track shipment schedules and resolve delivery or quality disputes.

Risk, Trade Finance & Compliance

• Structure trade finance arrangements (LCs, open account with credit insurance where appropriate) and manage counterparty/country risk.

• Monitor and advise on trade remedy measures (anti-dumping/countervailing duties) affecting magnesium imports in relevant markets, and structure trades to remain compliant.

• Maintain accurate contract and P&L records; support audit and compliance reviews.

Market Intelligence & Reporting

• Track magnesium reference pricing (e.g., Fastmarkets/Metal Bulletin assessments), Chinese energy-cost and environmental-policy developments affecting smelter output, and FX movements.

• Monitor global supply/demand balance, including any Chinese export-policy shifts or production curtailments, and translate this into trading recommendations.

• Provide regular market and position reporting to management.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Experience

• 3–5 years of experience trading magnesium, other light metals (aluminum, titanium), or ferroalloys.

• Solid understanding of magnesium grades, purity specifications, and end-use applications (alloying, die-casting, desulfurization).

• Experience managing supplier relationships in China strongly preferred; comfort negotiating cross-culturally and working across time zones.

• Familiarity with international metals pricing benchmarks, FX risk management, and trade remedy/duty frameworks.

• Working knowledge of container shipping, packaging, and customs processes for metal ingot products.

• Bachelor's degree in business, metallurgy, materials science, or international trade preferred; equivalent trading experience considered.

• Willingness to travel to China and other supplier/buyer locations — estimated 20–30% travel.

Desired Skills (for posting/tagging)

Core trading: Commodity Trading · Metals Trading · Non-Ferrous Metals · Contract Negotiation · Offtake Agreements · Trade Finance · FX Risk Management

Market & product knowledge: Magnesium · Light Metals · Aluminum Alloys · Automotive Supply Chain · Die Casting · Steel Desulfurization · Anti-Dumping/Trade Remedy Awareness

Tools & analytical: Metal Price Benchmarking (Fastmarkets/Metal Bulletin) · Microsoft Excel (advanced) · Trading/ERP Systems · Supply-Demand Analysis

Soft skills: Cross-Cultural Negotiation · Relationship Management · Risk Assessment · Supplier Auditing · Deal Structuring

Languages: English (required) · Mandarin Chinese (strongly preferred)