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Company Overview:

Hartree Partners is a global energy and commodities firm with an international reputation for integrity. In the ever-evolving Global Energy Industry, Hartree Partners uses decades of experience in the physical and financial energy and commodities markets to explore the opportunities this evolution provides. Hartree assists customers in participating in new markets and navigating their complexities for maximum revenues at minimum risk. The company provides a wide range of services to a substantial and diversified customer base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals.

Founded in 1997, the firm is headquartered in New York and today, operates across 18 global offices and employs approximately 800 people in its core trading operations. Together with its affiliates, Hartree employs nearly 1,700 people supporting the firm’s growing strategic asset portfolio to complement its merchant trading capabilities. It is owned by the company’s founding partners, senior staff, and Oaktree Capital.

As the transition from traditional fossil fuels to sustainable fuels accelerates and produces extreme market volatility, Hartree is uniquely positioned to capitalize on opportunities from both a trading and asset investment/acquisition perspective. Hartree operates with major investments in commodities, environmental instruments, asset management, advisory services and infrastructure solutions.

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Hartree Partners Operations Department is looking for an experienced Steel Traffic Operator. This role is responsible for overseeing all facets of steel traffic operations, ensuring they run smoothly and consistently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will effectively manage the needs of multiple stakeholders while maintaining strict adherence to established operational procedures and protocols.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute global transportation flows of steel and various breakbulk commodities
• Execution of physical trades including coordination of customer deliveries with industry best practices
• Account management including oversight of regional markets, customer requirements, and inventory tracking
• Negotiation of deal financing, Letter of Credit review and negotiation, and supplier payments
• Ocean vessel tracking and laytime review against charterparty terms
• Transportation negotiation and quotes in support of new business development

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2–4 years of experience in transportation logistics, operations, customer service, and/or project management
• Familiarity with charter party terms and clauses is preferred
• Fluent in Spanish is a must
• Strong negotiation capabilities
• Solid understanding of industry vetting standards
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate effectively
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

**The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $95,000. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, work location, operational needs and other considerations permitted by law.

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