Commodities Specialist

7 months ago


Toronto, Canada Quantum Lifecycle Partners LP Full time

Quantum Lifecycle Partners LP is the leading and largest vertically integrated IT Asset Disposition & Recycling processor in Canada. We are committed to enabling safe and secure reuse of electronics, responsible recycling of electronics to divert waste from landfills, and recovery of natural resources from obsolete electronics.

The **Commodities Specialist** plays a vital role in coordinating the movement of commodities within the warehouse, overseeing all material flow stages to ensure effective decision-making, data capture, performance tracking, and overall profitability. This involves close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, necessitating a thorough understanding of Quantum's Systems, Processes, and Commodities. In this position, the primary focus is on managing the flow of commodities in and out of the warehouse, covering Upstream Sales, Processing, and Downstream Sales. The goal is to facilitate decision-making, capture essential data, assess lot performance, and enhance overall profitability. To fulfill these responsibilities, the Commodities Specialist works closely with internal teams, supports Trading, Business Development, and Operations staff, acts as a link between different departments, and becomes an expert in grading commodities and system usage.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Upstream Sales**
- Actively coordinate the receipt of inbound commodity lots, collaborating with Trading, Sales, Logistics, Receiving, and Account Management teams.
- Ensure the smooth reception of commodities that align with operational requirements and customer expectations.
- Understand all handled commodities, nuances in customer transactions, and collaborate with various departments to meet obligations and SLAs.
- Engage with stakeholders and implement specific instructions from Trading staff during commodity reception.
- Grade commodities, tag skids, and train receivers.
- Coordinate with different teams to avoid discrepancies in receiving.

**Additional Contributions**:

- Develop a customer-facing skillset for directly managing commodities accounts or providing commodity pricing support to the business development team, contributing to increased volume capture.
- Continuous learning, adaptability, and effective communication are crucial for successful coordination among different teams and stakeholders.

**Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary education in a critical-thinking-promoting field; Preferred: University
- Preferred: 3-5 years of related experience.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Team player with a focus on hard-working team-driven setups.
- Methodical and logical thinking.
- Critical analysis and problem-solving abilities.
- Detail-oriented and organized.
- Time management and multitasking skills with a sense of urgency.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook; Basic financial math and statistics a plus.

**We offer**:

- Company paid Extended Health & Dental Benefits
- Disability & Life Insurance
- Company RRSP matched up to 3.5%
- Employee Assistance Program
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Safety Shoes & glasses reimbursement
- Employee Purchase Program (up to 20% off on Qnovum.ca)
- Opportunity to play a part in protecting the environment and contributing to sustainability.

Quantum is an equal opportunity employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We thank you for your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

You must be authorized to work in Canada without a sponsorship, now or in the future. Quantum Lifecycle Partners LP does not offer sponsorships.



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