Michael S. - 15181 Commodity Trader from Johannesburg

I want to be a part of the low carbon energy transition, utilising my vast experience and global network gained from over 12 years’ working in the mining and trading industry. I have a solid background growing a portfolio, setting up and implementing the back-office infrastructure necessary to execute and manage day to day operational flows. Helped setting up SAP with Xstrata, coordinating with developers to incorporate the needs of Xstrata to link with SAP. Have similar experience at Anglo, collaborating with developers to execute new trades in ASPECT operating system. I have a well-rounded background in logistics, my fastidious nature ensures a keen eye for detail and maintaining accurate records, which is a highly effective tool when it comes to logistic operations. Trading has always been my passion, from sourcing materials, negotiating pricing and contracts, logistics, sales and the supply demand dynamics. I am constantly thinking about commodities, always looking at full value chain from start to end trying to assess and optimise ways to improve and maximise turnover. Multiple years working in the commodities space have given me the opportunity to develop and build a solid network of producers and end users across various commodities from aluminium to zinc.