Contract Administrator

Responsibilities

• Facilitate logistical aspects of commodity contract administration by coordinating with the trading desk and third-party service providers
• Arrange and track daily truck and rail shipments of refined metals between producers, storage facilities, ports, and consumers
• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly inventory of ocean, rail, and truck shipments and communicate status to the desk and customers
• Plan and execute logistics solutions to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and optimal customer service, including freight rate negotiations
• Develop and maintain relationships with logistics service providers to ensure capacity meets contractual obligations
• Maintain internal records including inventory on hand, goods in transit, and various bearer documents
• Perform periodic reconciliation of inventory records for reporting to traders, credit, insurance, and treasury departments
• Manage timely releases, invoicing, and document execution to counterparties and coordinate payments with the treasury department
• Liaise with internal departments including trading, treasury, risk, credit, accounting, and IT

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5+ years of related experience, preferably in the commodities industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel and Word capabilities
• Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment and meet strict deadlines
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work onsite in Stamford, CT, 5 days a week
• Flexibility to work additional hours as required

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off for vacation, personal, and sick time
• Commuter benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Saving Accounts
• Short- and long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement

About the Company

Gerald Group is one of the world’s oldest and largest commodity trading companies focused on the merchanting of non-ferrous, ferrous, and precious metals. For over six decades, we have distinguished ourselves as leading market specialists in the merchanting of all forms of refined metals and raw materials around the world. Our main trading office is located in Stamford, Connecticut, supported by global trading hubs in Geneva, Shanghai, and Dubai.